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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.98, 3,056.52 and 1,330

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.98, 3,056.52 and 1,330 is: 1,836.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.98 : 3,056.52 = 1,330 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.98/3,056.52 = 1,330/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.98x = 3,056.52 × 1,330
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.98x = 4,065,171.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,171.60/2,213.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.14

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