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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.80, 3,220.62 and 760.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.80, 3,220.62 and 760.92 is: 1,141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.80 : 3,220.62 = 760.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.80/3,220.62 = 760.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.80x = 3,220.62 × 760.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.80x = 2,450,634.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,450,634.17/2,147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.00

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