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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.39, 2,946.89 and 1,203.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.39, 2,946.89 and 1,203.89 is: 1,661.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.39 : 2,946.89 = 1,203.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.39/2,946.89 = 1,203.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.39x = 2,946.89 × 1,203.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.39x = 3,547,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,731.40/2,135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.40

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