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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.91, 2,962.68 and 1,399.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.91, 2,962.68 and 1,399.44 is: 1,931.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.91 : 2,962.68 = 1,399.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.91/2,962.68 = 1,399.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.91x = 2,962.68 × 1,399.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.91x = 4,146,098.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,146,098.76/2,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,931.20

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