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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.42, 3,321.64 and 915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.42, 3,321.64 and 915.86 is: 1,373.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.42 : 3,321.64 = 915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.42/3,321.64 = 915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.42x = 3,321.64 × 915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.42x = 3,042,157.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,042,157.21/2,214.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.79

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