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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.45, 3,321.68 and 914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.45, 3,321.68 and 914.91 is: 1,372.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.45 : 3,321.68 = 914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.45/3,321.68 = 914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.45x = 3,321.68 × 914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.45x = 3,039,038.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,038.25/2,213.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.99

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