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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.34, 2,961.08 and 1,306.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.34, 2,961.08 and 1,306.37 is: 1,802.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.34 : 2,961.08 = 1,306.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.34/2,961.08 = 1,306.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.34x = 2,961.08 × 1,306.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.34x = 3,868,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,266.95/2,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.26

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