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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.60, 3,046.70 and 2,153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.60, 3,046.70 and 2,153.09 is: 2,962.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.60 : 3,046.70 = 2,153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.60/3,046.70 = 2,153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.60x = 3,046.70 × 2,153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.60x = 6,559,819.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,559,819.30/2,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,962.08

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