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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.33, 3,055.72 and 1,219.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.33, 3,055.72 and 1,219.59 is: 1,683.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.33 : 3,055.72 = 1,219.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.33/3,055.72 = 1,219.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.33x = 3,055.72 × 1,219.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.33x = 3,726,725.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,726,725.55/2,214.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.00

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