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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.60, 3,320.40 and 2,149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.60, 3,320.40 and 2,149.60 is: 3,224.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.60 : 3,320.40 = 2,149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.60/3,320.40 = 2,149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.60x = 3,320.40 × 2,149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.60x = 7,137,531.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,137,531.84/2,213.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,224.40

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