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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.52, 3,200.92 and 964.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.52, 3,200.92 and 964.48 is: 1,446.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.52 : 3,200.92 = 964.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.52/3,200.92 = 964.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.52x = 3,200.92 × 964.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.52x = 3,087,223.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,087,223.32/2,134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,446.33

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