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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.54, 3,322.17 and 981.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.54, 3,322.17 and 981.18 is: 1,471.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.54 : 3,322.17 = 981.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.54/3,322.17 = 981.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.54x = 3,322.17 × 981.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.54x = 3,259,646.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,259,646.76/2,214.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.93

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