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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,219.50, 3,327.43 and 921.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,219.50, 3,327.43 and 921.90 is: 1,382.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,219.50 : 3,327.43 = 921.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,219.50/3,327.43 = 921.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,219.50x = 3,327.43 × 921.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,219.50x = 3,067,557.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,067,557.72/2,219.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,382.09

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