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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.32, 3,211.66 and 1,447.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.32, 3,211.66 and 1,447.26 is: 2,168.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.32 : 3,211.66 = 1,447.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.32/3,211.66 = 1,447.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.32x = 3,211.66 × 1,447.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.32x = 4,648,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,648,107.05/2,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,168.65

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