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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,100.52, 3,147 and 1,222.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,100.52, 3,147 and 1,222.48 is: 1,831.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,100.52 : 3,147 = 1,222.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,100.52/3,147 = 1,222.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,100.52x = 3,147 × 1,222.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,100.52x = 3,847,144.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,847,144.56/2,100.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,831.52

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