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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.57, 3,061.69 and 1,434.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.57, 3,061.69 and 1,434.07 is: 1,978.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.57 : 3,061.69 = 1,434.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.57/3,061.69 = 1,434.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.57x = 3,061.69 × 1,434.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.57x = 4,390,677.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,677.78/2,219.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,978.17

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