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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.48, 2,964.03 and 2,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.48, 2,964.03 and 2,076.76 is: 2,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.48 : 2,964.03 = 2,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.48/2,964.03 = 2,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.48x = 2,964.03 × 2,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.48x = 6,155,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,578.94/2,146.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,867.76

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