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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.30, 3,055.68 and 1,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.30, 3,055.68 and 1,330.32 is: 1,835.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.30 : 3,055.68 = 1,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.30/3,055.68 = 1,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.30x = 3,055.68 × 1,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.30x = 4,065,032.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,065,032.22/2,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,835.81

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