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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.89, 3,220.34 and 2,041.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.89, 3,220.34 and 2,041.94 is: 3,062.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.89 : 3,220.34 = 2,041.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.89/3,220.34 = 2,041.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.89x = 3,220.34 × 2,041.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.89x = 6,575,714.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575,714.75/2,146.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.90

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