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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.67, 3,223.41 and 1,225.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.67, 3,223.41 and 1,225.27 is: 1,838.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.67 : 3,223.41 = 1,225.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.67/3,223.41 = 1,225.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.67x = 3,223.41 × 1,225.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.67x = 3,949,547.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949,547.57/2,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.14

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