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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.34, 3,219.96 and 914.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.34, 3,219.96 and 914.46 is: 1,371.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.34 : 3,219.96 = 914.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.34/3,219.96 = 914.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.34x = 3,219.96 × 914.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.34x = 2,944,524.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,524.62/2,147.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.24

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