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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.15, 3,035.72 and 2,174.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.15, 3,035.72 and 2,174.67 is: 2,981.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.15 : 3,035.72 = 2,174.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.15/3,035.72 = 2,174.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.15x = 3,035.72 × 2,174.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.15x = 6,601,689.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,601,689.21/2,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,981.59

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