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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.03, 3,219.74 and 912.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.03, 3,219.74 and 912.93 is: 1,370.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.03 : 3,219.74 = 912.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.03/3,219.74 = 912.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.03x = 3,219.74 × 912.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.03x = 2,939,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,392.67/2,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.33

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