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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.98, 3,216.38 and 911.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.98, 3,216.38 and 911.39 is: 1,367.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.98 : 3,216.38 = 911.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.98/3,216.38 = 911.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.98x = 3,216.38 × 911.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.98x = 2,931,355.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,931,355.93/2,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.25

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