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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.62, 2,945.91 and 1,203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.62, 2,945.91 and 1,203.18 is: 1,660.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.62 : 2,945.91 = 1,203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.62/2,945.91 = 1,203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.62x = 2,945.91 × 1,203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.62x = 3,544,459.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,459.99/2,134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.46

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