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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.80, 3,057.06 and 1,459.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.80, 3,057.06 and 1,459.14 is: 2,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.80 : 3,057.06 = 1,459.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.80/3,057.06 = 1,459.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.80x = 3,057.06 × 1,459.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.80x = 4,460,680.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,460,680.62/2,214.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.03

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