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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.49, 3,224.55 and 762.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.49, 3,224.55 and 762.71 is: 1,144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.49 : 3,224.55 = 762.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.49/3,224.55 = 762.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.49x = 3,224.55 × 762.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.49x = 2,459,396.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,459,396.53/2,149.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,144.18

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