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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.38, 3,223.02 and 916.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.38, 3,223.02 and 916.11 is: 1,373.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.38 : 3,223.02 = 916.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.38/3,223.02 = 916.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.38x = 3,223.02 × 916.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.38x = 2,952,640.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,640.85/2,149.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.72

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