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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.84, 3,223.02 and 1,459.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.84, 3,223.02 and 1,459.92 is: 2,189.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.84 : 3,223.02 = 1,459.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.84/3,223.02 = 1,459.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.84x = 3,223.02 × 1,459.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.84x = 4,705,351.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,351.36/2,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,189.72

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