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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.25, 3,324.38 and 917.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.25, 3,324.38 and 917.76 is: 1,376.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.25 : 3,324.38 = 917.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.25/3,324.38 = 917.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.25x = 3,324.38 × 917.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.25x = 3,050,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,050,978.40/2,216.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,376.64

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