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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.72, 3,323.28 and 917.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.72, 3,323.28 and 917.08 is: 1,376.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.72 : 3,323.28 = 917.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.72/3,323.28 = 917.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.72x = 3,323.28 × 917.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.72x = 3,047,713.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,047,713.62/2,214.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.12

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