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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.02, 3,222.03 and 993.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.02, 3,222.03 and 993.62 is: 1,490.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.02 : 3,222.03 = 993.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.02/3,222.03 = 993.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.02x = 3,222.03 × 993.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.02x = 3,201,473.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,201,473.45/2,148.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,490.43

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