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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.30, 3,218.77 and 1,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.30, 3,218.77 and 1,106.17 is: 1,658.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.30 : 3,218.77 = 1,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.30/3,218.77 = 1,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.30x = 3,218.77 × 1,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.30x = 3,560,506.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,506.81/2,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.90

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