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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.64, 3,218.64 and 913.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.64, 3,218.64 and 913.35 is: 1,369.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.64 : 3,218.64 = 913.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.64/3,218.64 = 913.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.64x = 3,218.64 × 913.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.64x = 2,939,728.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,728.75/2,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.46

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