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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.36, 3,221 and 992.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.36, 3,221 and 992.12 is: 1,488.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.36 : 3,221 = 992.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.36/3,221 = 992.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.36x = 3,221 × 992.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.36x = 3,195,618.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,195,618.52/2,146.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,488.85

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