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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.50, 3,323.19 and 846.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.50, 3,323.19 and 846.50 is: 1,270.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.50 : 3,323.19 = 846.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.50/3,323.19 = 846.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.50x = 3,323.19 × 846.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.50x = 2,813,080.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813,080.34/2,214.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.30

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