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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.68, 3,218.50 and 913.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.68, 3,218.50 and 913.45 is: 1,369.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.68 : 3,218.50 = 913.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.68/3,218.50 = 913.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.68x = 3,218.50 × 913.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.68x = 2,939,938.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,939,938.83/2,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,369.53

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