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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.63, 3,213.50 and 909.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.63, 3,213.50 and 909.18 is: 1,362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.63 : 3,213.50 = 909.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.63/3,213.50 = 909.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.63x = 3,213.50 × 909.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.63x = 2,921,645.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,921,645.38/2,144.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.31

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