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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.80, 3,222.30 and 1,053.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.80, 3,222.30 and 1,053.50 is: 1,579.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.80 : 3,222.30 = 1,053.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.80/3,222.30 = 1,053.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.80x = 3,222.30 × 1,053.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.80x = 3,394,693.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,394,693.05/2,148.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.81

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