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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.32, 3,311.80 and 911.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.32, 3,311.80 and 911.88 is: 1,366.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.32 : 3,311.80 = 911.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.32/3,311.80 = 911.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.32x = 3,311.80 × 911.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.32x = 3,019,964.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,019,964.18/2,209.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.92

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