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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.79, 3,325.46 and 919.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.79, 3,325.46 and 919.17 is: 1,378.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.79 : 3,325.46 = 919.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.79/3,325.46 = 919.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.79x = 3,325.46 × 919.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.79x = 3,056,658.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,056,658.47/2,216.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,378.87

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