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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.86, 3,215.40 and 1,758.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.86, 3,215.40 and 1,758.06 is: 2,633.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.86 : 3,215.40 = 1,758.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.86/3,215.40 = 1,758.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.86x = 3,215.40 × 1,758.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.86x = 5,652,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,652,866.12/2,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,633.09

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