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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.52, 3,215.76 and 911.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.52, 3,215.76 and 911.26 is: 1,366.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.52 : 3,215.76 = 911.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.52/3,215.76 = 911.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.52x = 3,215.76 × 911.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.52x = 2,930,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,372.82/2,144.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.45

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