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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.64, 3,320.84 and 914.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.64, 3,320.84 and 914.40 is: 1,371.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.64 : 3,320.84 = 914.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.64/3,320.84 = 914.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.64x = 3,320.84 × 914.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.64x = 3,036,576.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,576.10/2,213.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.76

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