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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.92, 3,217.72 and 913.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.92, 3,217.72 and 913.32 is: 1,368.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.92 : 3,217.72 = 913.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.92/3,217.72 = 913.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.92x = 3,217.72 × 913.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.92x = 2,938,808.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,938,808.03/2,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.85

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