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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.54, 3,054.22 and 1,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.54, 3,054.22 and 1,329.72 is: 1,833.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.54 : 3,054.22 = 1,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.54/3,054.22 = 1,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.54x = 3,054.22 × 1,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.54x = 4,061,257.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,061,257.42/2,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,833.91

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