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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.81, 3,056.00 and 1,270.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.81, 3,056.00 and 1,270.49 is: 1,753.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.81 : 3,056.00 = 1,270.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.81/3,056.00 = 1,270.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.81x = 3,056.00 × 1,270.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.81x = 3,882,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882,595.81/2,214.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.02

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