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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.58, 3,321.86 and 916.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.58, 3,321.86 and 916.14 is: 1,374.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.58 : 3,321.86 = 916.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.58/3,321.86 = 916.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.58x = 3,321.86 × 916.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.58x = 3,043,288.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,288.82/2,214.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.21

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