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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,209.55, 3,314.73 and 911.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,209.55, 3,314.73 and 911.93 is: 1,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,209.55 : 3,314.73 = 911.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,209.55/3,314.73 = 911.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,209.55x = 3,314.73 × 911.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,209.55x = 3,022,801.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,022,801.73/2,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.06

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