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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.68, 3,320.56 and 914.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.68, 3,320.56 and 914.32 is: 1,371.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.68 : 3,320.56 = 914.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.68/3,320.56 = 914.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.68x = 3,320.56 × 914.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.68x = 3,036,054.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,054.42/2,213.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.50

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