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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.39, 3,033.73 and 2,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.39, 3,033.73 and 2,131.35 is: 2,919.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.39 : 3,033.73 = 2,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.39/3,033.73 = 2,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.39x = 3,033.73 × 2,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.39x = 6,465,940.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,465,940.44/2,214.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.96

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