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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.91, 3,200.00 and 1,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.91, 3,200.00 and 1,148.22 is: 1,718.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.91 : 3,200.00 = 1,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.91/3,200.00 = 1,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.91x = 3,200.00 × 1,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.91x = 3,674,298.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,674,298.26/2,137.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.64

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