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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.68, 3,056.27 and 1,220.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.68, 3,056.27 and 1,220.06 is: 1,683.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.68 : 3,056.27 = 1,220.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.68/3,056.27 = 1,220.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.68x = 3,056.27 × 1,220.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.68x = 3,728,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,832.78/2,214.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.69

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