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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.15, 3,323.16 and 1,174.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.15, 3,323.16 and 1,174.91 is: 1,763.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.15 : 3,323.16 = 1,174.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.15/3,323.16 = 1,174.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.15x = 3,323.16 × 1,174.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.15x = 3,904,397.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,904,397.30/2,214.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.38

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