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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.41, 3,319.70 and 913.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.41, 3,319.70 and 913.89 is: 1,371.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.41 : 3,319.70 = 913.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.41/3,319.70 = 913.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.41x = 3,319.70 × 913.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.41x = 3,033,836.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,033,836.06/2,212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.28

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