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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.61, 3,216.65 and 911.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.61, 3,216.65 and 911.52 is: 1,367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.61 : 3,216.65 = 911.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.61/3,216.65 = 911.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.61x = 3,216.65 × 911.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.61x = 2,932,036.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,932,036.25/2,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.17

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