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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.92, 3,056.61 and 1,220.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.92, 3,056.61 and 1,220.19 is: 1,683.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.92 : 3,056.61 = 1,220.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.92/3,056.61 = 1,220.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.92x = 3,056.61 × 1,220.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.92x = 3,729,644.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,644.96/2,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,683.87

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