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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.71, 3,056.45 and 1,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.71, 3,056.45 and 1,467.39 is: 2,025.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.71 : 3,056.45 = 1,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.71/3,056.45 = 1,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.71x = 3,056.45 × 1,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.71x = 4,485,004.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,485,004.17/2,214.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.10

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