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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.88, 2,963.04 and 1,215.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.88, 2,963.04 and 1,215.68 is: 1,677.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.88 : 2,963.04 = 1,215.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.88/2,963.04 = 1,215.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.88x = 2,963.04 × 1,215.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.88x = 3,602,108.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,602,108.47/2,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,677.83

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