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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,210.60, 3,314.70 and 912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,210.60, 3,314.70 and 912.20 is: 1,367.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,210.60 : 3,314.70 = 912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,210.60/3,314.70 = 912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,210.60x = 3,314.70 × 912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,210.60x = 3,023,669.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,669.34/2,210.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.80

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