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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,214.82, 3,322.21 and 916.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,214.82, 3,322.21 and 916.32 is: 1,374.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,214.82 : 3,322.21 = 916.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,214.82/3,322.21 = 916.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,214.82x = 3,322.21 × 916.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,214.82x = 3,044,207.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,044,207.47/2,214.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.47

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