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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.60, 3,054.99 and 1,795.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.60, 3,054.99 and 1,795.44 is: 2,476.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.60 : 3,054.99 = 1,795.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.60/3,054.99 = 1,795.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.60x = 3,054.99 × 1,795.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.60x = 5,485,051.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,051.25/2,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.77

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