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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.19, 3,221.19 and 848.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.19, 3,221.19 and 848.67 is: 1,273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.19 : 3,221.19 = 848.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.19/3,221.19 = 848.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.19x = 3,221.19 × 848.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.19x = 2,733,727.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,733,727.32/2,147.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,273.17

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