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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.46, 2,962.55 and 1,215.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.46, 2,962.55 and 1,215.26 is: 1,677.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.46 : 2,962.55 = 1,215.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.46/2,962.55 = 1,215.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.46x = 2,962.55 × 1,215.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.46x = 3,600,268.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,600,268.51/2,146.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.31

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