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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.05, 3,221.69 and 761.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.05, 3,221.69 and 761.40 is: 1,141.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.05 : 3,221.69 = 761.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.05/3,221.69 = 761.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.05x = 3,221.69 × 761.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.05x = 2,452,994.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,994.77/2,148.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.96

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