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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.45, 3,055.71 and 1,375.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.45, 3,055.71 and 1,375.05 is: 1,897.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.45 : 3,055.71 = 1,375.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.45/3,055.71 = 1,375.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.45x = 3,055.71 × 1,375.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.45x = 4,201,754.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,201,754.04/2,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,897.43

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