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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.23, 3,055.58 and 1,270.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.23, 3,055.58 and 1,270.57 is: 1,753.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.23 : 3,055.58 = 1,270.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.23/3,055.58 = 1,270.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.23x = 3,055.58 × 1,270.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.23x = 3,882,319.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,319.05/2,214.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.35

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