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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.21, 3,216.58 and 913.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.21, 3,216.58 and 913.29 is: 1,368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.21 : 3,216.58 = 913.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.21/3,216.58 = 913.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.21x = 3,216.58 × 913.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.21x = 2,937,656.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,937,656.00/2,146.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.77

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