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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.34, 3,215.70 and 910.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.34, 3,215.70 and 910.98 is: 1,366.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.34 : 3,215.70 = 910.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.34/3,215.70 = 910.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.34x = 3,215.70 × 910.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.34x = 2,929,438.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,929,438.39/2,144.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.13

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