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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.49, 3,223.05 and 761.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.49, 3,223.05 and 761.71 is: 1,142.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.49 : 3,223.05 = 761.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.49/3,223.05 = 761.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.49x = 3,223.05 × 761.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.49x = 2,455,013.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,455,013.25/2,148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.67

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