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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.59, 3,217.10 and 1,364.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.59, 3,217.10 and 1,364.34 is: 2,042.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.59 : 3,217.10 = 1,364.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.59/3,217.10 = 1,364.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.59x = 3,217.10 × 1,364.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.59x = 4,389,231.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,231.13/2,148.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.84

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