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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.33, 3,218.00 and 912.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.33, 3,218.00 and 912.74 is: 1,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.33 : 3,218.00 = 912.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.33/3,218.00 = 912.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.33x = 3,218.00 × 912.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.33x = 2,937,176.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,176.67/2,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.10

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