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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.33, 2,961.91 and 1,202.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.33, 2,961.91 and 1,202.13 is: 1,658.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.33 : 2,961.91 = 1,202.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.33/2,961.91 = 1,202.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.33x = 2,961.91 × 1,202.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.33x = 3,560,602.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,602.37/2,146.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.92

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