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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.50, 3,324.60 and 917.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.50, 3,324.60 and 917.02 is: 1,375.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.50 : 3,324.60 = 917.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.50/3,324.60 = 917.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.50x = 3,324.60 × 917.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.50x = 3,048,724.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,048,724.69/2,216.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.47

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