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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.56, 3,218.83 and 913.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.56, 3,218.83 and 913.37 is: 1,370.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.56 : 3,218.83 = 913.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.56/3,218.83 = 913.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.56x = 3,218.83 × 913.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.56x = 2,939,964.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,964.38/2,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.26

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