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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,705.22, 5,114.09 and 2,214.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,705.22, 5,114.09 and 2,214.03 is: 3,055.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,705.22 : 5,114.09 = 2,214.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,705.22/5,114.09 = 2,214.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,705.22x = 5,114.09 × 2,214.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,705.22x = 11,322,760.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,322,760.94/3,705.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,055.90

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