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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.67, 3,221.91 and 1,224.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.67, 3,221.91 and 1,224.27 is: 1,836.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.67 : 3,221.91 = 1,224.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.67/3,221.91 = 1,224.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.67x = 3,221.91 × 1,224.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.67x = 3,944,487.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,944,487.76/2,147.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.64

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