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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,224.32, 3,070.14 and 1,384.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,224.32, 3,070.14 and 1,384.58 is: 1,911.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,224.32 : 3,070.14 = 1,384.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,224.32/3,070.14 = 1,384.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,224.32x = 3,070.14 × 1,384.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,224.32x = 4,250,854.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,250,854.44/2,224.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.08

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