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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.90, 3,223.29 and 915.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.90, 3,223.29 and 915.93 is: 1,373.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.90 : 3,223.29 = 915.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.90/3,223.29 = 915.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.90x = 3,223.29 × 915.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.90x = 2,952,308.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,952,308.01/2,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.87

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