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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.77, 2,962.24 and 1,250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.77, 2,962.24 and 1,250.26 is: 1,725.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.77 : 2,962.24 = 1,250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.77/2,962.24 = 1,250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.77x = 2,962.24 × 1,250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.77x = 3,703,559.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,559.65/2,146.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.18

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