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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.73, 3,218.04 and 912.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.73, 3,218.04 and 912.42 is: 1,369.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.73 : 3,218.04 = 912.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.73/3,218.04 = 912.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.73x = 3,218.04 × 912.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.73x = 2,936,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,204.06/2,144.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.03

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