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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,121.65, 3,183.43 and 1,146.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,121.65, 3,183.43 and 1,146.61 is: 1,720.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,121.65 : 3,183.43 = 1,146.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,121.65/3,183.43 = 1,146.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,121.65x = 3,183.43 × 1,146.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,121.65x = 3,650,152.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,650,152.67/2,121.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.43

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