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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.23, 3,216.00 and 912.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.23, 3,216.00 and 912.47 is: 1,367.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.23 : 3,216.00 = 912.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.23/3,216.00 = 912.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.23x = 3,216.00 × 912.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.23x = 2,934,490.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,934,490.86/2,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.91

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