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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.08, 3,222.14 and 849.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.08, 3,222.14 and 849.55 is: 1,274.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.08 : 3,222.14 = 849.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.08/3,222.14 = 849.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.08x = 3,222.14 × 849.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.08x = 2,737,373.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,737,373.28/2,148.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,274.33

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