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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.44, 2,945.41 and 1,202.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.44, 2,945.41 and 1,202.88 is: 1,659.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.44 : 2,945.41 = 1,202.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.44/2,945.41 = 1,202.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.44x = 2,945.41 × 1,202.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.44x = 3,542,957.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,957.05/2,134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,659.90

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