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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.09, 3,218.04 and 1,224.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.09, 3,218.04 and 1,224.29 is: 1,834.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.09 : 3,218.04 = 1,224.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.09/3,218.04 = 1,224.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.09x = 3,218.04 × 1,224.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.09x = 3,939,798.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,798.10/2,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,834.09

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