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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.10, 3,219.46 and 1,050.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.10, 3,219.46 and 1,050.53 is: 1,575.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.10 : 3,219.46 = 1,050.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.10/3,219.46 = 1,050.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.10x = 3,219.46 × 1,050.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.10x = 3,382,134.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,134.06/2,146.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.94

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