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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.57, 3,317.36 and 913.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.57, 3,317.36 and 913.14 is: 1,369.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.57 : 3,317.36 = 913.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.57/3,317.36 = 913.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.57x = 3,317.36 × 913.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.57x = 3,029,209.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,209.54/2,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.71

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