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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.73, 3,215.03 and 910.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.73, 3,215.03 and 910.51 is: 1,365.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.73 : 3,215.03 = 910.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.73/3,215.03 = 910.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.73x = 3,215.03 × 910.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.73x = 2,927,304.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,304.38/2,143.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.52

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