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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,212.87, 3,320.81 and 914.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,212.87, 3,320.81 and 914.33 is: 1,372.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,212.87 : 3,320.81 = 914.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,212.87/3,320.81 = 914.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,212.87x = 3,320.81 × 914.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,212.87x = 3,036,295.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,295.03/2,212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.11

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