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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214, 3,320.87 and 914.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214, 3,320.87 and 914.54 is: 1,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214 : 3,320.87 = 914.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214/3,320.87 = 914.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214x = 3,320.87 × 914.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214x = 3,037,047.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,037,047.27/2,214
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.75

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