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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.60 and 915.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,213.82, 3,320.60 and 915.26 is: 1,372.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,213.82 : 3,320.60 = 915.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,213.82/3,320.60 = 915.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,213.82x = 3,320.60 × 915.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,213.82x = 3,039,191.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,039,191.18/2,213.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.83

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