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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.56, 3,056.06 and 1,219.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.56, 3,056.06 and 1,219.94 is: 1,683.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.56 : 3,056.06 = 1,219.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.56/3,056.06 = 1,219.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.56x = 3,056.06 × 1,219.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.56x = 3,728,193.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,193.03/2,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.49

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