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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,216.96, 3,326.40 and 919.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,216.96, 3,326.40 and 919.36 is: 1,379.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,216.96 : 3,326.40 = 919.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,216.96/3,326.40 = 919.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,216.96x = 3,326.40 × 919.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,216.96x = 3,058,159.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,058,159.10/2,216.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,379.44

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