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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.53, 3,223.12 and 915.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.53, 3,223.12 and 915.94 is: 1,374.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.53 : 3,223.12 = 915.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.53/3,223.12 = 915.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.53x = 3,223.12 × 915.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.53x = 2,952,177.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,177.62/2,148.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.05

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