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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,803.62, 4,197.23 and 2,214.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,803.62, 4,197.23 and 2,214.51 is: 3,315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,803.62 : 4,197.23 = 2,214.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,803.62/4,197.23 = 2,214.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,803.62x = 4,197.23 × 2,214.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,803.62x = 9,294,796.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294,796.73/2,803.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,315.28

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