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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.15, 3,182.68 and 1,146.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.15, 3,182.68 and 1,146.11 is: 1,719.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.15 : 3,182.68 = 1,146.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.15/3,182.68 = 1,146.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.15x = 3,182.68 × 1,146.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.15x = 3,647,701.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,701.37/2,121.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.68

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