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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.49, 3,217.39 and 911.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.49, 3,217.39 and 911.87 is: 1,368.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.49 : 3,217.39 = 911.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.49/3,217.39 = 911.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.49x = 3,217.39 × 911.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.49x = 2,933,835.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,835.12/2,144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.08

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