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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.32 and 916.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.88, 3,325.32 and 916.92 is: 1,375.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.88 : 3,325.32 = 916.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.88/3,325.32 = 916.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.88x = 3,325.32 × 916.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.88x = 3,049,052.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,049,052.41/2,216.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,375.38

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