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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.35, 3,053.96 and 1,329.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.35, 3,053.96 and 1,329.52 is: 1,833.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.35 : 3,053.96 = 1,329.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.35/3,053.96 = 1,329.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.35x = 3,053.96 × 1,329.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.35x = 4,060,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,300.90/2,214.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.63

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