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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.61, 3,218.14 and 912.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.61, 3,218.14 and 912.52 is: 1,368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.61 : 3,218.14 = 912.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.61/3,218.14 = 912.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.61x = 3,218.14 × 912.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.61x = 2,936,617.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,936,617.11/2,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.66

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