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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.42, 3,325.33 and 1,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.42, 3,325.33 and 1,383.41 is: 2,077.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.42 : 3,325.33 = 1,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.42/3,325.33 = 1,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.42x = 3,325.33 × 1,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.42x = 4,600,287.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600,287.86/2,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.43

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