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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.40, 3,217.64 and 1,220.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.40, 3,217.64 and 1,220.20 is: 1,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.40 : 3,217.64 = 1,220.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.40/3,217.64 = 1,220.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.40x = 3,217.64 × 1,220.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.40x = 3,926,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,926,164.33/2,147.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,828.33

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