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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.41, 3,323.13 and 916.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.41, 3,323.13 and 916.86 is: 1,375.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.41 : 3,323.13 = 916.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.41/3,323.13 = 916.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.41x = 3,323.13 × 916.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.41x = 3,046,844.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,046,844.97/2,215.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.30

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