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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.63, 3,319.58 and 1,173.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.63, 3,319.58 and 1,173.98 is: 1,759.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.63 : 3,319.58 = 1,173.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.63/3,319.58 = 1,173.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.63x = 3,319.58 × 1,173.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.63x = 3,897,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,131.76/2,214.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,759.72

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