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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.58, 3,148.27 and 1,221.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.58, 3,148.27 and 1,221.92 is: 1,830.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.58 : 3,148.27 = 1,221.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.58/3,148.27 = 1,221.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.58x = 3,148.27 × 1,221.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.58x = 3,846,915.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,846,915.28/2,101.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.49

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