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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.75, 2,946 and 1,203.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.75, 2,946 and 1,203.25 is: 1,660.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.75 : 2,946 = 1,203.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.75/2,946 = 1,203.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.75x = 2,946 × 1,203.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.75x = 3,544,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,544,774.50/2,134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.51

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