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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.50, 3,321.74 and 1,355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.50, 3,321.74 and 1,355.90 is: 2,033.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.50 : 3,321.74 = 1,355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.50/3,321.74 = 1,355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.50x = 3,321.74 × 1,355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.50x = 4,503,947.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,503,947.27/2,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,033.84

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