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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.72, 2,959.44 and 1,213.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.72, 2,959.44 and 1,213.22 is: 1,674.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.72 : 2,959.44 = 1,213.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.72/2,959.44 = 1,213.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.72x = 2,959.44 × 1,213.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.72x = 3,590,451.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,590,451.80/2,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.09

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