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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.12, 3,319.68 and 914.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.12, 3,319.68 and 914.24 is: 1,371.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.12 : 3,319.68 = 914.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.12/3,319.68 = 914.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.12x = 3,319.68 × 914.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.12x = 3,034,984.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,034,984.24/2,213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.36

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