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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.83, 2,959.50 and 1,773.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.83, 2,959.50 and 1,773.15 is: 2,444.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.83 : 2,959.50 = 1,773.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.83/2,959.50 = 1,773.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.83x = 2,959.50 × 1,773.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.83x = 5,247,637.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,247,637.43/2,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.37

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