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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.45, 3,219.30 and 832.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.45, 3,219.30 and 832.10 is: 1,247.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.45 : 3,219.30 = 832.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.45/3,219.30 = 832.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.45x = 3,219.30 × 832.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.45x = 2,678,779.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,678,779.53/2,147.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,247.42

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