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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.69, 3,323.15 and 1,474.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.69, 3,323.15 and 1,474.81 is: 2,212.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.69 : 3,323.15 = 1,474.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.69/3,323.15 = 1,474.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.69x = 3,323.15 × 1,474.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.69x = 4,901,008.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,901,008.85/2,214.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.95

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