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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.31, 3,221.01 and 760.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.31, 3,221.01 and 760.68 is: 1,141.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.31 : 3,221.01 = 760.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.31/3,221.01 = 760.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.31x = 3,221.01 × 760.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.31x = 2,450,157.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,157.89/2,147.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.04

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