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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.70, 3,317.69 and 1,237.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.70, 3,317.69 and 1,237.82 is: 1,854.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.70 : 3,317.69 = 1,237.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.70/3,317.69 = 1,237.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.70x = 3,317.69 × 1,237.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.70x = 4,106,703.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,106,703.04/2,214.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,854.29

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