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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.88, 2,961.65 and 1,351.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.88, 2,961.65 and 1,351.19 is: 1,863.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.88 : 2,961.65 = 1,351.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.88/2,961.65 = 1,351.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.88x = 2,961.65 × 1,351.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.88x = 4,001,762.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,762.65/2,146.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,863.99

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