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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.84, 3,055.26 and 1,552.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.84, 3,055.26 and 1,552.68 is: 2,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.84 : 3,055.26 = 1,552.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.84/3,055.26 = 1,552.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.84x = 3,055.26 × 1,552.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.84x = 4,743,841.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,841.10/2,214.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.84

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