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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.37, 3,221.22 and 914.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.37, 3,221.22 and 914.79 is: 1,372.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.37 : 3,221.22 = 914.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.37/3,221.22 = 914.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.37x = 3,221.22 × 914.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.37x = 2,946,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,732.72/2,147.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.25

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