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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.78, 3,055.02 and 1,219.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.78, 3,055.02 and 1,219.03 is: 1,682.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.78 : 3,055.02 = 1,219.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.78/3,055.02 = 1,219.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.78x = 3,055.02 × 1,219.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.78x = 3,724,148.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,148.82/2,213.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.26

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