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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.41, 2,964.83 and 1,774.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.41, 2,964.83 and 1,774.89 is: 2,451.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.41 : 2,964.83 = 1,774.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.41/2,964.83 = 1,774.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.41x = 2,964.83 × 1,774.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.41x = 5,262,238.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,262,238.24/2,146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.65

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