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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.78, 3,320.01 and 1,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.78, 3,320.01 and 1,061.34 is: 1,590.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.78 : 3,320.01 = 1,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.78/3,320.01 = 1,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.78x = 3,320.01 × 1,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.78x = 3,523,659.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,523,659.41/2,214.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.97

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