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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.75, 3,320.69 and 1,434.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.75, 3,320.69 and 1,434.05 is: 2,148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.75 : 3,320.69 = 1,434.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.75/3,320.69 = 1,434.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.75x = 3,320.69 × 1,434.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.75x = 4,762,039.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,762,039.08/2,216.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.21

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