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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.16, 3,319.80 and 914.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.16, 3,319.80 and 914.73 is: 1,372.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.16 : 3,319.80 = 914.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.16/3,319.80 = 914.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.16x = 3,319.80 × 914.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.16x = 3,036,720.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,720.65/2,213.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.12

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