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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.63, 2,961.31 and 1,350.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.63, 2,961.31 and 1,350.94 is: 1,863.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.63 : 2,961.31 = 1,350.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.63/2,961.31 = 1,350.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.63x = 2,961.31 × 1,350.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.63x = 4,000,552.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,552.13/2,146.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.64

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