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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.86, 3,220.86 and 914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.86, 3,220.86 and 914.34 is: 1,371.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.86 : 3,220.86 = 914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.86/3,220.86 = 914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.86x = 3,220.86 × 914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.86x = 2,944,961.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,944,961.13/2,146.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.75

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