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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.75, 3,322.13 and 916.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.75, 3,322.13 and 916.25 is: 1,374.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.75 : 3,322.13 = 916.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.75/3,322.13 = 916.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.75x = 3,322.13 × 916.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.75x = 3,043,905.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,043,905.34/2,214.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.38

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