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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.90, 3,223.35 and 1,662.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.90, 3,223.35 and 1,662.90 is: 2,494.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.90 : 3,223.35 = 1,662.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.90/3,223.35 = 1,662.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.90x = 3,223.35 × 1,662.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.90x = 5,360,108.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,360,108.72/2,148.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.35

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