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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.59, 3,055.96 and 1,270.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.59, 3,055.96 and 1,270.37 is: 1,753.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.59 : 3,055.96 = 1,270.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.59/3,055.96 = 1,270.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.59x = 3,055.96 × 1,270.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.59x = 3,882,199.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,199.91/2,214.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.01

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