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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.45, 3,320.13 and 981.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.45, 3,320.13 and 981.20 is: 1,471.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.45 : 3,320.13 = 981.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.45/3,320.13 = 981.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.45x = 3,320.13 × 981.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.45x = 3,257,694.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,257,694.96/2,214.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.11

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