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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.49, 3,217.10 and 912.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.49, 3,217.10 and 912.46 is: 1,367.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.49 : 3,217.10 = 912.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.49/3,217.10 = 912.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.49x = 3,217.10 × 912.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.49x = 2,935,475.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,935,475.07/2,146.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,367.57

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