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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.41, 3,220.41 and 740.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.41, 3,220.41 and 740.97 is: 1,111.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.41 : 3,220.41 = 740.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.41/3,220.41 = 740.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.41x = 3,220.41 × 740.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.41x = 2,386,227.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,386,227.20/2,146.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,111.73

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