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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.09, 3,221.33 and 916.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.09, 3,221.33 and 916.08 is: 1,373.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.09 : 3,221.33 = 916.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.09/3,221.33 = 916.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.09x = 3,221.33 × 916.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.09x = 2,950,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,991.41/2,148.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.77

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