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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.58, 3,053.48 and 1,384.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.58, 3,053.48 and 1,384.14 is: 1,909.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.58 : 3,053.48 = 1,384.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.58/3,053.48 = 1,384.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.58x = 3,053.48 × 1,384.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.58x = 4,226,436.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,226,436.89/2,213.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,909.32

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