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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.13, 2,961.45 and 1,201.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.13, 2,961.45 and 1,201.76 is: 1,658.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.13 : 2,961.45 = 1,201.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.13/2,961.45 = 1,201.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.13x = 2,961.45 × 1,201.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.13x = 3,558,937.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,558,937.34/2,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.31

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