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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.21, 3,321.68 and 1,059.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.21, 3,321.68 and 1,059.96 is: 1,590.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.21 : 3,321.68 = 1,059.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.21/3,321.68 = 1,059.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.21x = 3,321.68 × 1,059.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.21x = 3,520,842.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,520,842.63/2,214.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.11

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