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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.27, 3,219.93 and 976.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.27, 3,219.93 and 976.52 is: 1,463.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.27 : 3,219.93 = 976.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.27/3,219.93 = 976.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.27x = 3,219.93 × 976.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.27x = 3,144,309.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,309.94/2,148.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.65

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