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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.71, 3,217.53 and 913.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.71, 3,217.53 and 913.18 is: 1,369.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.71 : 3,217.53 = 913.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.71/3,217.53 = 913.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.71x = 3,217.53 × 913.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.71x = 2,938,167.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,167.96/2,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.96

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