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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.30, 3,321.72 and 916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.30, 3,321.72 and 916.68 is: 1,375.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.30 : 3,321.72 = 916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.30/3,321.72 = 916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.30x = 3,321.72 × 916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.30x = 3,044,954.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,954.29/2,214.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.13

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