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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214, 3,317.04 and 1,432.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214, 3,317.04 and 1,432.26 is: 2,145.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214 : 3,317.04 = 1,432.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214/3,317.04 = 1,432.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214x = 3,317.04 × 1,432.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214x = 4,750,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,863.71/2,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.83

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