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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.80, 3,318.20 and 1,289.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.80, 3,318.20 and 1,289.60 is: 1,932.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.80 : 3,318.20 = 1,289.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.80/3,318.20 = 1,289.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.80x = 3,318.20 × 1,289.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.80x = 4,279,150.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,150.72/2,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,932.07

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