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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.16, 3,219.64 and 1,050.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.16, 3,219.64 and 1,050.56 is: 1,576.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.16 : 3,219.64 = 1,050.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.16/3,219.64 = 1,050.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.16x = 3,219.64 × 1,050.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.16x = 3,382,425.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,382,425.00/2,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.04

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