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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.24, 3,055.62 and 1,330.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.24, 3,055.62 and 1,330.02 is: 1,835.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.24 : 3,055.62 = 1,330.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.24/3,055.62 = 1,330.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.24x = 3,055.62 × 1,330.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.24x = 4,064,040.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,064,040.70/2,214.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.41

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