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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.72, 3,225.10 and 1,418.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.72, 3,225.10 and 1,418.80 is: 2,129.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.72 : 3,225.10 = 1,418.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.72/3,225.10 = 1,418.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.72x = 3,225.10 × 1,418.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.72x = 4,575,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,771.88/2,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.53

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