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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.15, 3,218.06 and 912.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.15, 3,218.06 and 912.56 is: 1,368.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.15 : 3,218.06 = 912.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.15/3,218.06 = 912.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.15x = 3,218.06 × 912.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.15x = 2,936,672.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,672.83/2,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.98

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