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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.94, 3,222.18 and 760.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.94, 3,222.18 and 760.95 is: 1,141.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.94 : 3,222.18 = 760.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.94/3,222.18 = 760.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.94x = 3,222.18 × 760.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.94x = 2,451,917.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,451,917.87/2,147.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.52

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