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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.92, 2,963.34 and 1,556.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.92, 2,963.34 and 1,556.34 is: 2,148.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.92 : 2,963.34 = 1,556.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.92/2,963.34 = 1,556.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.92x = 2,963.34 × 1,556.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.92x = 4,611,964.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,611,964.58/2,146.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.18

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