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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.40, 3,321.60 and 1,926.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.40, 3,321.60 and 1,926.40 is: 2,889.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.40 : 3,321.60 = 1,926.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.40/3,321.60 = 1,926.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.40x = 3,321.60 × 1,926.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.40x = 6,398,730.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,398,730.24/2,214.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,889.60

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