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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.82, 3,214.31 and 910.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.82, 3,214.31 and 910.91 is: 1,365.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.82 : 3,214.31 = 910.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.82/3,214.31 = 910.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.82x = 3,214.31 × 910.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.82x = 2,927,926.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,927,926.50/2,143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.76

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