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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.02, 2,945.82 and 1,203.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.02, 2,945.82 and 1,203.52 is: 1,660.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.02 : 2,945.82 = 1,203.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.02/2,945.82 = 1,203.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.02x = 2,945.82 × 1,203.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.02x = 3,545,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,353.29/2,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.57

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