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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.83, 3,215.39 and 1,758.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.83, 3,215.39 and 1,758.03 is: 2,633.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.83 : 3,215.39 = 1,758.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.83/3,215.39 = 1,758.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.83x = 3,215.39 × 1,758.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.83x = 5,652,743.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,743.29/2,146.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.07

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