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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.72, 3,218.20 and 912.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.72, 3,218.20 and 912.92 is: 1,369.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.72 : 3,218.20 = 912.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.72/3,218.20 = 912.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.72x = 3,218.20 × 912.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.72x = 2,937,959.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,959.14/2,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.22

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