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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.26, 3,202.87 and 965.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.26, 3,202.87 and 965.67 is: 1,448.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.26 : 3,202.87 = 965.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.26/3,202.87 = 965.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.26x = 3,202.87 × 965.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.26x = 3,092,915.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,092,915.47/2,135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,448.50

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