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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.02, 3,213.36 and 1,170.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.02, 3,213.36 and 1,170.78 is: 1,753.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.02 : 3,213.36 = 1,170.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.02/3,213.36 = 1,170.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.02x = 3,213.36 × 1,170.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.02x = 3,762,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,137.62/2,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.08

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