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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,211.62, 3,318.93 and 913.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,211.62, 3,318.93 and 913.07 is: 1,370.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,211.62 : 3,318.93 = 913.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,211.62/3,318.93 = 913.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,211.62x = 3,318.93 × 913.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,211.62x = 3,030,423.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,030,423.71/2,211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.23

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