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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.57, 3,318.28 and 913.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.57, 3,318.28 and 913.95 is: 1,371.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.57 : 3,318.28 = 913.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.57/3,318.28 = 913.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.57x = 3,318.28 × 913.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.57x = 3,032,739.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,032,739.72/2,211.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.31

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