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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.37, 4,196.85 and 2,214.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.37, 4,196.85 and 2,214.26 is: 3,314.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.37 : 4,196.85 = 2,214.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.37/4,196.85 = 2,214.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.37x = 4,196.85 × 2,214.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.37x = 9,292,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,292,917.08/2,803.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,314.91

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