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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.50, 3,215.91 and 911.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.50, 3,215.91 and 911.96 is: 1,367.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.50 : 3,215.91 = 911.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.50/3,215.91 = 911.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.50x = 3,215.91 × 911.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.50x = 2,932,781.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,781.28/2,144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.58

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