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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.06, 3,037.62 and 2,156.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.06, 3,037.62 and 2,156.58 is: 2,958.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.06 : 3,037.62 = 2,156.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.06/3,037.62 = 2,156.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.06x = 3,037.62 × 2,156.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.06x = 6,550,870.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,550,870.54/2,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,958.76

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