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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.43, 2,961.63 and 1,202.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.43, 2,961.63 and 1,202.07 is: 1,658.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.43 : 2,961.63 = 1,202.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.43/2,961.63 = 1,202.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.43x = 2,961.63 × 1,202.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.43x = 3,560,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,560,097.68/2,146.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.61

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