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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.92, 3,323.51 and 1,698.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.92, 3,323.51 and 1,698.23 is: 2,548.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.92 : 3,323.51 = 1,698.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.92/3,323.51 = 1,698.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.92x = 3,323.51 × 1,698.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.92x = 5,644,084.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,084.39/2,214.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,548.21

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