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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.06, 3,221.49 and 761.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.06, 3,221.49 and 761.22 is: 1,141.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.06 : 3,221.49 = 761.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.06/3,221.49 = 761.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.06x = 3,221.49 × 761.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.06x = 2,452,262.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,452,262.62/2,148.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,141.62

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