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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.09, 3,055.37 and 1,428.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.09, 3,055.37 and 1,428.93 is: 1,971.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.09 : 3,055.37 = 1,428.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.09/3,055.37 = 1,428.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.09x = 3,055.37 × 1,428.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.09x = 4,365,902.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,365,902.71/2,214.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.87

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