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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.31, 3,319.97 and 914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.31, 3,319.97 and 914.82 is: 1,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.31 : 3,319.97 = 914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.31/3,319.97 = 914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.31x = 3,319.97 × 914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.31x = 3,037,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,174.96/2,213.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.23

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