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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.48, 3,222.72 and 995.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.48, 3,222.72 and 995.04 is: 1,492.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.48 : 3,222.72 = 995.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.48/3,222.72 = 995.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.48x = 3,222.72 × 995.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.48x = 3,206,735.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,206,735.31/2,148.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.56

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