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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.14, 3,315.69 and 911.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.14, 3,315.69 and 911.98 is: 1,366.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.14 : 3,315.69 = 911.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.14/3,315.69 = 911.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.14x = 3,315.69 × 911.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.14x = 3,023,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,023,842.97/2,212.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.93

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