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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.30, 3,225.50 and 1,269.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.30, 3,225.50 and 1,269.21 is: 1,907.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.30 : 3,225.50 = 1,269.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.30/3,225.50 = 1,269.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.30x = 3,225.50 × 1,269.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.30x = 4,093,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093,830.51/2,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.39

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