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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.39, 3,315.98 and 911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.39, 3,315.98 and 911.96 is: 1,368.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.39 : 3,315.98 = 911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.39/3,315.98 = 911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.39x = 3,315.98 × 911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.39x = 3,024,024.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,024,024.54/2,210.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.10

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