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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.69, 3,219.26 and 975.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.69, 3,219.26 and 975.70 is: 1,463.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.69 : 3,219.26 = 975.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.69/3,219.26 = 975.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.69x = 3,219.26 × 975.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.69x = 3,141,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,141,027.10/2,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,463.20

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