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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.34, 3,221.46 and 915.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.34, 3,221.46 and 915.46 is: 1,372.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.34 : 3,221.46 = 915.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.34/3,221.46 = 915.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.34x = 3,221.46 × 915.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.34x = 2,949,117.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,949,117.77/2,148.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.74

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