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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.30, 2,961.89 and 1,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.30, 2,961.89 and 1,250.26 is: 1,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.30 : 2,961.89 = 1,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.30/2,961.89 = 1,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.30x = 2,961.89 × 1,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.30x = 3,703,132.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,132.59/2,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.36

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