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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.22, 3,223.83 and 915.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.22, 3,223.83 and 915.32 is: 1,372.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.22 : 3,223.83 = 915.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.22/3,223.83 = 915.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.22x = 3,223.83 × 915.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.22x = 2,950,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,950,836.08/2,149.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,372.98

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