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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.87, 3,056.49 and 1,220.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.87, 3,056.49 and 1,220.12 is: 1,683.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.87 : 3,056.49 = 1,220.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.87/3,056.49 = 1,220.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.87x = 3,056.49 × 1,220.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.87x = 3,729,297.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,297.95/2,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.76

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