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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.62, 3,201.53 and 1,148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.62, 3,201.53 and 1,148.97 is: 1,722.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.62 : 3,201.53 = 1,148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.62/3,201.53 = 1,148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.62x = 3,201.53 × 1,148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.62x = 3,678,450.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,678,450.18/2,135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.43

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