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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.30, 3,222.45 and 978.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.30, 3,222.45 and 978.30 is: 1,467.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.30 : 3,222.45 = 978.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.30/3,222.45 = 978.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.30x = 3,222.45 × 978.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.30x = 3,152,522.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,152,522.84/2,148.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,467.45

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