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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.64, 3,055.70 and 1,374.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.64, 3,055.70 and 1,374.52 is: 1,897.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.64 : 3,055.70 = 1,374.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.64/3,055.70 = 1,374.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.64x = 3,055.70 × 1,374.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.64x = 4,200,120.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,120.76/2,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.38

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