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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.24, 3,219.72 and 1,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.24, 3,219.72 and 1,050.72 is: 1,576.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.24 : 3,219.72 = 1,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.24/3,219.72 = 1,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.24x = 3,219.72 × 1,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.24x = 3,383,024.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,383,024.20/2,146.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,576.26

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