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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.20, 3,220.26 and 1,366.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.20, 3,220.26 and 1,366.00 is: 2,049.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.20 : 3,220.26 = 1,366.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.20/3,220.26 = 1,366.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.20x = 3,220.26 × 1,366.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.20x = 4,398,861.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,398,861.99/2,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.61

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