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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.86, 3,322.25 and 571.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.86, 3,322.25 and 571.39 is: 857.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.86 : 3,322.25 = 571.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.86/3,322.25 = 571.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.86x = 3,322.25 × 571.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.86x = 1,898,291.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898,291.41/2,214.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.07

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