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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.73, 3,214.20 and 910.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.73, 3,214.20 and 910.80 is: 1,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.73 : 3,214.20 = 910.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.73/3,214.20 = 910.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.73x = 3,214.20 × 910.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.73x = 2,927,493.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,493.36/2,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.61

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