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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.13, 3,216.75 and 605.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.13, 3,216.75 and 605.13 is: 907.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.13 : 3,216.75 = 605.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.13/3,216.75 = 605.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.13x = 3,216.75 × 605.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.13x = 1,946,551.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,946,551.93/2,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 907.85

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