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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.50, 3,214.42 and 910.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.50, 3,214.42 and 910.96 is: 1,366.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.50 : 3,214.42 = 910.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.50/3,214.42 = 910.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.50x = 3,214.42 × 910.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.50x = 2,928,208.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,928,208.04/2,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.09

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