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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148, 3,222.12 and 609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148, 3,222.12 and 609.12 is: 913.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148 : 3,222.12 = 609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148/3,222.12 = 609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148x = 3,222.12 × 609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148x = 1,962,657.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,657.73/2,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.71

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