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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.53, 3,215.39 and 911.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.53, 3,215.39 and 911.40 is: 1,365.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.53 : 3,215.39 = 911.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.53/3,215.39 = 911.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.53x = 3,215.39 × 911.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.53x = 2,930,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,930,485.81/2,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.86

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