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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.68, 3,223.44 and 915.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.68, 3,223.44 and 915.72 is: 1,373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.68 : 3,223.44 = 915.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.68/3,223.44 = 915.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.68x = 3,223.44 × 915.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.68x = 2,951,768.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,951,768.48/2,148.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.76

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