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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.96, 3,220.68 and 1,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.96, 3,220.68 and 1,313.62 is: 1,970.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.96 : 3,220.68 = 1,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.96/3,220.68 = 1,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.96x = 3,220.68 × 1,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.96x = 4,230,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,230,749.66/2,146.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,970.58

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