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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.80, 3,220.14 and 1,160.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.80, 3,220.14 and 1,160.07 is: 1,740.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.80 : 3,220.14 = 1,160.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.80/3,220.14 = 1,160.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.80x = 3,220.14 × 1,160.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.80x = 3,735,587.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,587.81/2,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.07

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