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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.77, 3,056.38 and 1,220.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.77, 3,056.38 and 1,220.04 is: 1,683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.77 : 3,056.38 = 1,220.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.77/3,056.38 = 1,220.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.77x = 3,056.38 × 1,220.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.77x = 3,728,890.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,728,890.57/2,214.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.65

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