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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.86, 3,056.54 and 1,220.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.86, 3,056.54 and 1,220.13 is: 1,683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.86 : 3,056.54 = 1,220.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.86/3,056.54 = 1,220.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.86x = 3,056.54 × 1,220.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.86x = 3,729,370.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,370.05/2,214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.80

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