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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142.58, 3,214.44 and 910.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142.58, 3,214.44 and 910.06 is: 1,365.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142.58 : 3,214.44 = 910.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142.58/3,214.44 = 910.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142.58x = 3,214.44 × 910.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142.58x = 2,925,333.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,925,333.27/2,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.33

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