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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.90, 3,058.92 and 1,682.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.90, 3,058.92 and 1,682.73 is: 2,323.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.90 : 3,058.92 = 1,682.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.90/3,058.92 = 1,682.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.90x = 3,058.92 × 1,682.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.90x = 5,147,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147,336.45/2,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.96

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