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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,215.62, 3,324.96 and 917.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,215.62, 3,324.96 and 917.10 is: 1,376.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,215.62 : 3,324.96 = 917.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,215.62/3,324.96 = 917.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,215.62x = 3,324.96 × 917.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,215.62x = 3,049,320.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,320.82/2,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.28

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