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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149, 3,220.76 and 914.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149, 3,220.76 and 914.96 is: 1,371.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149 : 3,220.76 = 914.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149/3,220.76 = 914.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149x = 3,220.76 × 914.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149x = 2,946,866.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,946,866.57/2,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.27

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