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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.45, 3,319.77 and 1,059.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.45, 3,319.77 and 1,059.39 is: 1,588.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.45 : 3,319.77 = 1,059.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.45/3,319.77 = 1,059.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.45x = 3,319.77 × 1,059.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.45x = 3,516,931.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,516,931.14/2,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.17

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