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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.60, 3,218.85 and 2,002.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.60, 3,218.85 and 2,002.80 is: 3,000.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.60 : 3,218.85 = 2,002.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.60/3,218.85 = 2,002.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.60x = 3,218.85 × 2,002.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.60x = 6,446,712.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,446,712.78/2,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,000.42

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