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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.06, 3,055.23 and 1,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.06, 3,055.23 and 1,282.38 is: 1,769.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.06 : 3,055.23 = 1,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.06/3,055.23 = 1,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.06x = 3,055.23 × 1,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.06x = 3,917,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,965.85/2,214.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,769.58

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