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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.68, 3,214.44 and 1,046.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.68, 3,214.44 and 1,046.40 is: 1,569.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.68 : 3,214.44 = 1,046.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.68/3,214.44 = 1,046.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.68x = 3,214.44 × 1,046.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.68x = 3,363,590.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,363,590.02/2,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,569.07

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