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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.87, 3,056.53 and 1,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.87, 3,056.53 and 1,220.15 is: 1,683.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.87 : 3,056.53 = 1,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.87/3,056.53 = 1,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.87x = 3,056.53 × 1,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.87x = 3,729,425.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,425.08/2,214.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.81

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