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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.28, 3,210.52 and 2,015.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.28, 3,210.52 and 2,015.06 is: 3,014.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.28 : 3,210.52 = 2,015.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.28/3,210.52 = 2,015.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.28x = 3,210.52 × 2,015.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.28x = 6,469,390.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469,390.43/2,146.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,014.23

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