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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.02, 3,055.10 and 1,374.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.02, 3,055.10 and 1,374.86 is: 1,897.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.02 : 3,055.10 = 1,374.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.02/3,055.10 = 1,374.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.02x = 3,055.10 × 1,374.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.02x = 4,200,312.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,200,312.64/2,214.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.15

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