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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.65, 3,319.34 and 896.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.65, 3,319.34 and 896.67 is: 1,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.65 : 3,319.34 = 896.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.65/3,319.34 = 896.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.65x = 3,319.34 × 896.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.65x = 2,976,348.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,976,348.11/2,212.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.15

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