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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.16, 2,946 and 1,203.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.16, 2,946 and 1,203.60 is: 1,660.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.16 : 2,946 = 1,203.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.16/2,946 = 1,203.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.16x = 2,946 × 1,203.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.16x = 3,545,805.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,805.60/2,135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,660.67

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