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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.32, 3,055.88 and 1,219.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.32, 3,055.88 and 1,219.72 is: 1,683.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.32 : 3,055.88 = 1,219.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.32/3,055.88 = 1,219.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.32x = 3,055.88 × 1,219.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.32x = 3,727,317.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,317.95/2,214.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.28

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