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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.13, 3,221.24 and 1,526.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.13, 3,221.24 and 1,526.94 is: 2,291.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.13 : 3,221.24 = 1,526.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.13/3,221.24 = 1,526.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.13x = 3,221.24 × 1,526.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.13x = 4,918,632.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,918,632.57/2,146.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,291.87

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