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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.08, 3,212.16 and 1,157.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.08, 3,212.16 and 1,157.52 is: 1,732.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.08 : 3,212.16 = 1,157.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.08/3,212.16 = 1,157.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.08x = 3,212.16 × 1,157.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.08x = 3,718,139.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,718,139.44/2,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.53

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