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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.45, 3,056.04 and 1,219.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.45, 3,056.04 and 1,219.77 is: 1,683.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.45 : 3,056.04 = 1,219.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.45/3,056.04 = 1,219.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.45x = 3,056.04 × 1,219.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.45x = 3,727,665.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,727,665.91/2,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.34

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