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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.32, 3,315.75 and 912.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.32, 3,315.75 and 912.16 is: 1,368.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.32 : 3,315.75 = 912.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.32/3,315.75 = 912.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.32x = 3,315.75 × 912.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.32x = 3,024,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,494.52/2,210.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.35

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