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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.56, 2,945.58 and 1,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.56, 2,945.58 and 1,203 is: 1,660.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.56 : 2,945.58 = 1,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.56/2,945.58 = 1,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.56x = 2,945.58 × 1,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.56x = 3,543,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,532.74/2,134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.08

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