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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.07, 2,961.33 and 1,201.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.07, 2,961.33 and 1,201.73 is: 1,658.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.07 : 2,961.33 = 1,201.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.07/2,961.33 = 1,201.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.07x = 2,961.33 × 1,201.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.07x = 3,558,721.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,721.35/2,146.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.25

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