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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.57, 3,323.77 and 917.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.57, 3,323.77 and 917.14 is: 1,375.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.57 : 3,323.77 = 917.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.57/3,323.77 = 917.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.57x = 3,323.77 × 917.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.57x = 3,048,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,357.83/2,215.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.88

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