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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.12, 3,055.37 and 1,269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.12, 3,055.37 and 1,269.86 is: 1,752.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.12 : 3,055.37 = 1,269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.12/3,055.37 = 1,269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.12x = 3,055.37 × 1,269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.12x = 3,879,894.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,894.85/2,214.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.34

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