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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.06, 3,215.70 and 912.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.06, 3,215.70 and 912.24 is: 1,367.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.06 : 3,215.70 = 912.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.06/3,215.70 = 912.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.06x = 3,215.70 × 912.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.06x = 2,933,490.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,933,490.17/2,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.56

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