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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.60, 3,217.06 and 1,106.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.60, 3,217.06 and 1,106.56 is: 1,658.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.60 : 3,217.06 = 1,106.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.60/3,217.06 = 1,106.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.60x = 3,217.06 × 1,106.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.60x = 3,559,869.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,559,869.91/2,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,658.38

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