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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.39, 3,218.27 and 913.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.39, 3,218.27 and 913.10 is: 1,369.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.39 : 3,218.27 = 913.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.39/3,218.27 = 913.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.39x = 3,218.27 × 913.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.39x = 2,938,581.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,581.68/2,146.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.08

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