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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.91, 3,222.18 and 1,173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.91, 3,222.18 and 1,173.69 is: 1,761.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.91 : 3,222.18 = 1,173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.91/3,222.18 = 1,173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.91x = 3,222.18 × 1,173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.91x = 3,781,840.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,781,840.44/2,146.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,761.53

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