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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.04, 3,219.10 and 992.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.04, 3,219.10 and 992.60 is: 1,488.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.04 : 3,219.10 = 992.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.04/3,219.10 = 992.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.04x = 3,219.10 × 992.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.04x = 3,195,278.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,278.66/2,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.92

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