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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.50, 3,220.20 and 759.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.50, 3,220.20 and 759.96 is: 1,140.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.50 : 3,220.20 = 759.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.50/3,220.20 = 759.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.50x = 3,220.20 × 759.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.50x = 2,447,223.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,447,223.19/2,146.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,140.10

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