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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.73, 3,056.33 and 1,270.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.73, 3,056.33 and 1,270.55 is: 1,753.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.73 : 3,056.33 = 1,270.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.73/3,056.33 = 1,270.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.73x = 3,056.33 × 1,270.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.73x = 3,883,230.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,883,230.90/2,214.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.37

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