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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.88, 3,221.88 and 848.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.88, 3,221.88 and 848.64 is: 1,272.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.88 : 3,221.88 = 848.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.88/3,221.88 = 848.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.88x = 3,221.88 × 848.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.88x = 2,734,216.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,734,216.24/2,147.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,272.98

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