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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.08, 3,055.65 and 1,329.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.08, 3,055.65 and 1,329.87 is: 1,835.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.08 : 3,055.65 = 1,329.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.08/3,055.65 = 1,329.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.08x = 3,055.65 × 1,329.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.08x = 4,063,610.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,063,610.29/2,214.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.35

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