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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.60, 3,320.30 and 1,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.60, 3,320.30 and 1,043.96 is: 1,565.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.60 : 3,320.30 = 1,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.60/3,320.30 = 1,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.60x = 3,320.30 × 1,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.60x = 3,466,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,466,260.39/2,214.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.19

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