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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.38, 3,220.18 and 1,107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.38, 3,220.18 and 1,107.14 is: 1,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.38 : 3,220.18 = 1,107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.38/3,220.18 = 1,107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.38x = 3,220.18 × 1,107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.38x = 3,565,190.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,565,190.09/2,146.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.02

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