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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.94, 3,057.08 and 1,270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.94, 3,057.08 and 1,270.88 is: 1,754.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.94 : 3,057.08 = 1,270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.94/3,057.08 = 1,270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.94x = 3,057.08 × 1,270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.94x = 3,885,181.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,885,181.83/2,214.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.08

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