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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.95, 3,222.96 and 915.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.95, 3,222.96 and 915.71 is: 1,374.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.95 : 3,222.96 = 915.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.95/3,222.96 = 915.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.95x = 3,222.96 × 915.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.95x = 2,951,277.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,277.15/2,147.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.00

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