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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.42, 3,222.19 and 761.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.42, 3,222.19 and 761.81 is: 1,142.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.42 : 3,222.19 = 761.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.42/3,222.19 = 761.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.42x = 3,222.19 × 761.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.42x = 2,454,681.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,454,681.41/2,148.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.55

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