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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.50, 3,219.06 and 1,106.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.50, 3,219.06 and 1,106.36 is: 1,659.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.50 : 3,219.06 = 1,106.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.50/3,219.06 = 1,106.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.50x = 3,219.06 × 1,106.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.50x = 3,561,439.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,561,439.22/2,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.18

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