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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.70, 3,218.54 and 1,050.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.70, 3,218.54 and 1,050.37 is: 1,574.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.70 : 3,218.54 = 1,050.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.70/3,218.54 = 1,050.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.70x = 3,218.54 × 1,050.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.70x = 3,380,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,380,644.56/2,146.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.81

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