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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.62, 3,322.14 and 1,060.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.62, 3,322.14 and 1,060.38 is: 1,590.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.62 : 3,322.14 = 1,060.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.62/3,322.14 = 1,060.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.62x = 3,322.14 × 1,060.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.62x = 3,522,730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,522,730.81/2,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.67

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