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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.90, 3,315.15 and 1,725.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.90, 3,315.15 and 1,725.30 is: 2,582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.90 : 3,315.15 = 1,725.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.90/3,315.15 = 1,725.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.90x = 3,315.15 × 1,725.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.90x = 5,719,628.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,628.30/2,214.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,582.34

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