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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.90, 3,222.30 and 667.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.90, 3,222.30 and 667.13 is: 1,000.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.90 : 3,222.30 = 667.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.90/3,222.30 = 667.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.90x = 3,222.30 × 667.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.90x = 2,149,693.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,693.00/2,147.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.83

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