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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.43, 3,055.90 and 1,219.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.43, 3,055.90 and 1,219.69 is: 1,683.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.43 : 3,055.90 = 1,219.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.43/3,055.90 = 1,219.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.43x = 3,055.90 × 1,219.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.43x = 3,727,250.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,250.67/2,214.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.16

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