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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.48, 2,945.64 and 1,202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.48, 2,945.64 and 1,202.96 is: 1,660.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.48 : 2,945.64 = 1,202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.48/2,945.64 = 1,202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.48x = 2,945.64 × 1,202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.48x = 3,543,487.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,487.09/2,134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.12

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