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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.26, 3,223.56 and 1,418.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.26, 3,223.56 and 1,418.18 is: 2,128.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.26 : 3,223.56 = 1,418.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.26/3,223.56 = 1,418.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.26x = 3,223.56 × 1,418.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.26x = 4,571,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,571,588.32/2,148.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.04

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