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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.86, 3,055.15 and 1,219.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.86, 3,055.15 and 1,219.12 is: 1,682.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.86 : 3,055.15 = 1,219.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.86/3,055.15 = 1,219.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.86x = 3,055.15 × 1,219.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.86x = 3,724,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,724,594.47/2,213.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.40

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