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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.31, 3,055.71 and 1,219.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.31, 3,055.71 and 1,219.57 is: 1,682.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.31 : 3,055.71 = 1,219.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.31/3,055.71 = 1,219.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.31x = 3,055.71 × 1,219.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.31x = 3,726,652.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,652.24/2,214.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.99

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