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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.13, 3,055.14 and 1,269.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.13, 3,055.14 and 1,269.75 is: 1,752.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.13 : 3,055.14 = 1,269.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.13/3,055.14 = 1,269.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.13x = 3,055.14 × 1,269.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.13x = 3,879,264.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,879,264.02/2,214.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.05

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