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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,319.05, 3,476.74 and 1,148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,319.05, 3,476.74 and 1,148.22 is: 1,721.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,319.05 : 3,476.74 = 1,148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,319.05/3,476.74 = 1,148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,319.05x = 3,476.74 × 1,148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,319.05x = 3,992,062.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,062.40/2,319.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.42

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