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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.01, 3,321.42 and 915.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.01, 3,321.42 and 915.58 is: 1,373.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.01 : 3,321.42 = 915.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.01/3,321.42 = 915.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.01x = 3,321.42 × 915.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.01x = 3,041,017.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,041,017.42/2,214.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.54

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