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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.75, 2,963.42 and 1,401.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.75, 2,963.42 and 1,401.35 is: 1,934.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.75 : 2,963.42 = 1,401.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.75/2,963.42 = 1,401.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.75x = 2,963.42 × 1,401.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.75x = 4,152,772.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,152,772.05/2,146.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.45

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