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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.05, 3,321.76 and 1,391.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.05, 3,321.76 and 1,391.18 is: 2,087.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.05 : 3,321.76 = 1,391.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.05/3,321.76 = 1,391.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.05x = 3,321.76 × 1,391.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.05x = 4,621,170.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,621,170.90/2,214.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.21

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