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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,142, 3,211.43 and 1,446.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,142, 3,211.43 and 1,446.94 is: 2,169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,142 : 3,211.43 = 1,446.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,142/3,211.43 = 1,446.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,142x = 3,211.43 × 1,446.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,142x = 4,646,746.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646,746.52/2,142
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,169.35

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