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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.49, 3,219.69 and 914.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.49, 3,219.69 and 914.65 is: 1,370.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.49 : 3,219.69 = 914.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.49/3,219.69 = 914.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.49x = 3,219.69 × 914.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.49x = 2,944,897.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,897.81/2,148.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,370.69

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