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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.52, 3,056.46 and 1,270.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.52, 3,056.46 and 1,270.86 is: 1,754.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.52 : 3,056.46 = 1,270.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.52/3,056.46 = 1,270.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.52x = 3,056.46 × 1,270.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.52x = 3,884,332.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,332.76/2,214.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.03

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