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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.52, 3,315.34 and 1,287.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.52, 3,315.34 and 1,287.25 is: 1,927.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.52 : 3,315.34 = 1,287.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.52/3,315.34 = 1,287.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.52x = 3,315.34 × 1,287.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.52x = 4,267,664.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,267,664.74/2,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,927.13

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