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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.25, 2,962.08 and 1,202.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.25, 2,962.08 and 1,202.19 is: 1,659.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.25 : 2,962.08 = 1,202.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.25/2,962.08 = 1,202.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.25x = 2,962.08 × 1,202.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.25x = 3,560,982.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,982.96/2,146.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.17

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