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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,161.57, 3,243.61 and 912.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,161.57, 3,243.61 and 912.08 is: 1,368.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,161.57 : 3,243.61 = 912.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,161.57/3,243.61 = 912.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,161.57x = 3,243.61 × 912.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,161.57x = 2,958,431.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,958,431.81/2,161.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,368.65

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