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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.32, 3,225.36 and 1,272.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.32, 3,225.36 and 1,272.44 is: 1,910.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.32 : 3,225.36 = 1,272.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.32/3,225.36 = 1,272.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.32x = 3,225.36 × 1,272.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.32x = 4,104,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,104,077.08/2,148.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.37

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