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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.72, 3,215.90 and 911.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.72, 3,215.90 and 911.13 is: 1,366.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.72 : 3,215.90 = 911.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.72/3,215.90 = 911.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.72x = 3,215.90 × 911.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.72x = 2,930,102.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,102.97/2,143.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.83

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