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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.21, 3,055.55 and 1,270.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.21, 3,055.55 and 1,270.16 is: 1,752.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.21 : 3,055.55 = 1,270.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.21/3,055.55 = 1,270.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.21x = 3,055.55 × 1,270.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.21x = 3,881,037.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,881,037.39/2,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.79

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