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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.56, 3,057.20 and 1,716.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.56, 3,057.20 and 1,716.08 is: 2,369.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.56 : 3,057.20 = 1,716.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.56/3,057.20 = 1,716.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.56x = 3,057.20 × 1,716.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.56x = 5,246,375.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,246,375.91/2,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,369.04

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