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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.20, 3,216.90 and 1,105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.20, 3,216.90 and 1,105.80 is: 1,657.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.20 : 3,216.90 = 1,105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.20/3,216.90 = 1,105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.20x = 3,216.90 × 1,105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.20x = 3,557,248.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,248.02/2,146.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.46

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