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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.67, 3,312.88 and 1,820.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.67, 3,312.88 and 1,820.23 is: 2,722.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.67 : 3,312.88 = 1,820.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.67/3,312.88 = 1,820.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.67x = 3,312.88 × 1,820.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.67x = 6,030,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,030,203.56/2,214.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,722.85

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