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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.50, 3,217.68 and 1,035.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.50, 3,217.68 and 1,035.66 is: 1,552.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.50 : 3,217.68 = 1,035.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.50/3,217.68 = 1,035.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.50x = 3,217.68 × 1,035.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.50x = 3,332,422.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,332,422.47/2,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,552.49

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