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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148, 3,222.60 and 609

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148, 3,222.60 and 609 is: 913.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148 : 3,222.60 = 609 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148/3,222.60 = 609/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148x = 3,222.60 × 609
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148x = 1,962,563.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,563.40/2,148
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.67

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