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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144, 3,217.26 and 911.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144, 3,217.26 and 911.36 is: 1,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144 : 3,217.26 = 911.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144/3,217.26 = 911.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144x = 3,217.26 × 911.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144x = 2,932,082.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,082.07/2,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.58

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