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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.29, 3,322.79 and 915.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.29, 3,322.79 and 915.75 is: 1,374.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.29 : 3,322.79 = 915.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.29/3,322.79 = 915.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.29x = 3,322.79 × 915.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.29x = 3,042,844.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,844.94/2,214.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.19

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