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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.54, 3,318.17 and 912.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.54, 3,318.17 and 912.70 is: 1,369.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.54 : 3,318.17 = 912.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.54/3,318.17 = 912.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.54x = 3,318.17 × 912.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.54x = 3,028,493.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,028,493.76/2,211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.40

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