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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.62, 3,056.34 and 1,283.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.62, 3,056.34 and 1,283.12 is: 1,770.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.62 : 3,056.34 = 1,283.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.62/3,056.34 = 1,283.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.62x = 3,056.34 × 1,283.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.62x = 3,921,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,650.98/2,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,770.80

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