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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.16, 3,319.26 and 914.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.16, 3,319.26 and 914.80 is: 1,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.16 : 3,319.26 = 914.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.16/3,319.26 = 914.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.16x = 3,319.26 × 914.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.16x = 3,036,459.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,459.05/2,214.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.38

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