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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.93, 3,224.34 and 1,145.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.93, 3,224.34 and 1,145.88 is: 1,719.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.93 : 3,224.34 = 1,145.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.93/3,224.34 = 1,145.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.93x = 3,224.34 × 1,145.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.93x = 3,694,706.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,694,706.72/2,148.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.32

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