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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.83, 3,217.59 and 912.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.83, 3,217.59 and 912.25 is: 1,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.83 : 3,217.59 = 912.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.83/3,217.59 = 912.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.83x = 3,217.59 × 912.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.83x = 2,935,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,246.48/2,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.52

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