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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.59, 3,322.34 and 1,851.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.59, 3,322.34 and 1,851.90 is: 2,778.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.59 : 3,322.34 = 1,851.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.59/3,322.34 = 1,851.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.59x = 3,322.34 × 1,851.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.59x = 6,152,632.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,632.19/2,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,778.23

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