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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.22, 3,223.97 and 1,523.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.22, 3,223.97 and 1,523.46 is: 2,286.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.22 : 3,223.97 = 1,523.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.22/3,223.97 = 1,523.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.22x = 3,223.97 × 1,523.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.22x = 4,911,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,911,589.34/2,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,286.35

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