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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.02, 3,218.20 and 759.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.02, 3,218.20 and 759.10 is: 1,138.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.02 : 3,218.20 = 759.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.02/3,218.20 = 759.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.02x = 3,218.20 × 759.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.02x = 2,442,935.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,442,935.62/2,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,138.36

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