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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.77, 3,223.16 and 761.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.77, 3,223.16 and 761.35 is: 1,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.77 : 3,223.16 = 761.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.77/3,223.16 = 761.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.77x = 3,223.16 × 761.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.77x = 2,453,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,453,949.06/2,148.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,142.03

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