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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.04, 3,218.75 and 1,050.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.04, 3,218.75 and 1,050.11 is: 1,575.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.04 : 3,218.75 = 1,050.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.04/3,218.75 = 1,050.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.04x = 3,218.75 × 1,050.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.04x = 3,380,041.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,041.56/2,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.01

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