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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.03, 3,308.97 and 2,038.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.03, 3,308.97 and 2,038.89 is: 3,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.03 : 3,308.97 = 2,038.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.03/3,308.97 = 2,038.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.03x = 3,308.97 × 2,038.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.03x = 6,746,625.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,746,625.84/2,214.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.22

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