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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.20, 3,055.72 and 1,330.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.20, 3,055.72 and 1,330.76 is: 1,836.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.20 : 3,055.72 = 1,330.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.20/3,055.72 = 1,330.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.20x = 3,055.72 × 1,330.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.20x = 4,066,429.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,066,429.95/2,214.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.52

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