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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.52, 2,967.72 and 1,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.52, 2,967.72 and 1,322 is: 1,825.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.52 : 2,967.72 = 1,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.52/2,967.72 = 1,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.52x = 2,967.72 × 1,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.52x = 3,923,325.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,923,325.84/2,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,825.21

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