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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.38, 3,221.46 and 760.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.38, 3,221.46 and 760.78 is: 1,141.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.38 : 3,221.46 = 760.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.38/3,221.46 = 760.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.38x = 3,221.46 × 760.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.38x = 2,450,822.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,822.34/2,147.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.31

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