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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.48, 3,216.72 and 605.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.48, 3,216.72 and 605.48 is: 908.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.48 : 3,216.72 = 605.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.48/3,216.72 = 605.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.48x = 3,216.72 × 605.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.48x = 1,947,659.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947,659.63/2,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.22

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