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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.59, 3,318.60 and 912.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.59, 3,318.60 and 912.75 is: 1,369.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.59 : 3,318.60 = 912.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.59/3,318.60 = 912.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.59x = 3,318.60 × 912.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.59x = 3,029,052.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,029,052.15/2,211.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.63

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