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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.54, 3,221.85 and 1,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.54, 3,221.85 and 1,107.27 is: 1,661.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.54 : 3,221.85 = 1,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.54/3,221.85 = 1,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.54x = 3,221.85 × 1,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.54x = 3,567,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,567,457.85/2,146.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.96

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