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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.16, 3,222.88 and 1,174.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.16, 3,222.88 and 1,174.16 is: 1,763.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.16 : 3,222.88 = 1,174.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.16/3,222.88 = 1,174.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.16x = 3,222.88 × 1,174.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.16x = 3,784,176.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,784,176.78/2,146.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,763.23

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