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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.17, 3,323.23 and 1,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.17, 3,323.23 and 1,664.68 is: 2,498.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.17 : 3,323.23 = 1,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.17/3,323.23 = 1,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.17x = 3,323.23 × 1,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.17x = 5,532,114.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,532,114.52/2,214.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,498.50

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