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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.30, 3,320.31 and 1,290.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.30, 3,320.31 and 1,290.06 is: 1,934.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.30 : 3,320.31 = 1,290.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.30/3,320.31 = 1,290.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.30x = 3,320.31 × 1,290.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.30x = 4,283,399.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,399.12/2,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.43

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