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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.68, 3,220.02 and 1,325.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.68, 3,220.02 and 1,325.53 is: 1,988.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.68 : 3,220.02 = 1,325.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.68/3,220.02 = 1,325.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.68x = 3,220.02 × 1,325.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.68x = 4,268,217.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,217.96/2,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.29

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