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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.42, 3,055.92 and 1,219.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.42, 3,055.92 and 1,219.67 is: 1,683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.42 : 3,055.92 = 1,219.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.42/3,055.92 = 1,219.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.42x = 3,055.92 × 1,219.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.42x = 3,727,218.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,218.54/2,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.16

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