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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.15, 3,055.48 and 1,219.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.15, 3,055.48 and 1,219.42 is: 1,682.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.15 : 3,055.48 = 1,219.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.15/3,055.48 = 1,219.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.15x = 3,055.48 × 1,219.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.15x = 3,725,913.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,725,913.42/2,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.77

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