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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.17, 3,220.31 and 760.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.17, 3,220.31 and 760.55 is: 1,140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.17 : 3,220.31 = 760.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.17/3,220.31 = 760.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.17x = 3,220.31 × 760.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.17x = 2,449,206.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,449,206.77/2,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.67

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