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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.28, 2,946.66 and 1,203.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.28, 2,946.66 and 1,203.78 is: 1,661.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.28 : 2,946.66 = 1,203.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.28/2,946.66 = 1,203.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.28x = 2,946.66 × 1,203.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.28x = 3,547,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,130.37/2,135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.20

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