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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.90, 3,216.15 and 911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.90, 3,216.15 and 911.30 is: 1,367.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.90 : 3,216.15 = 911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.90/3,216.15 = 911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.90x = 3,216.15 × 911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.90x = 2,930,877.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,877.50/2,143.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.08

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