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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,975.92, 4,460.28 and 2,148.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,975.92, 4,460.28 and 2,148.46 is: 3,220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,975.92 : 4,460.28 = 2,148.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,975.92/4,460.28 = 2,148.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,975.92x = 4,460.28 × 2,148.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,975.92x = 9,582,733.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,582,733.17/2,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,220.09

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