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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.22, 2,960.92 and 1,306.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.22, 2,960.92 and 1,306.26 is: 1,802.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.22 : 2,960.92 = 1,306.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.22/2,960.92 = 1,306.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.22x = 2,960.92 × 1,306.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.22x = 3,867,731.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,731.36/2,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.11

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