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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.40, 3,320.10 and 2,176.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.40, 3,320.10 and 2,176.95 is: 3,265.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.40 : 3,320.10 = 2,176.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.40/3,320.10 = 2,176.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.40x = 3,320.10 × 2,176.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.40x = 7,227,691.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,227,691.70/2,213.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.43

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