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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.99, 3,216.68 and 912.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.99, 3,216.68 and 912.44 is: 1,368.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.99 : 3,216.68 = 912.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.99/3,216.68 = 912.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.99x = 3,216.68 × 912.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.99x = 2,935,027.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,027.50/2,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.96

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