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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.67, 3,055.09 and 1,795.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.67, 3,055.09 and 1,795.49 is: 2,476.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.67 : 3,055.09 = 1,795.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.67/3,055.09 = 1,795.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.67x = 3,055.09 × 1,795.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.67x = 5,485,383.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,485,383.54/2,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,476.84

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