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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,189.26, 4,781.57 and 2,146.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,189.26, 4,781.57 and 2,146.67 is: 3,218.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,189.26 : 4,781.57 = 2,146.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,189.26/4,781.57 = 2,146.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,189.26x = 4,781.57 × 2,146.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,189.26x = 10,264,452.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,264,452.87/3,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.45

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