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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.23, 3,222.20 and 667.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.23, 3,222.20 and 667.42 is: 1,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.23 : 3,222.20 = 667.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.23/3,222.20 = 667.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.23x = 3,222.20 × 667.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.23x = 2,150,560.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150,560.72/2,148.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.08

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