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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.95, 3,056.72 and 1,270.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.95, 3,056.72 and 1,270.93 is: 1,753.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.95 : 3,056.72 = 1,270.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.95/3,056.72 = 1,270.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.95x = 3,056.72 × 1,270.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.95x = 3,884,877.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884,877.15/2,214.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.93

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