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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.72, 3,223.08 and 914.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.72, 3,223.08 and 914.82 is: 1,372.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.72 : 3,223.08 = 914.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.72/3,223.08 = 914.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.72x = 3,223.08 × 914.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.72x = 2,948,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,948,538.05/2,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.23

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