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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.48, 3,317.40 and 913.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.48, 3,317.40 and 913.05 is: 1,369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.48 : 3,317.40 = 913.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.48/3,317.40 = 913.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.48x = 3,317.40 × 913.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.48x = 3,028,952.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,952.07/2,211.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.65

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