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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.48, 2,947.02 and 1,204.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.48, 2,947.02 and 1,204.20 is: 1,661.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.48 : 2,947.02 = 1,204.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.48/2,947.02 = 1,204.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.48x = 2,947.02 × 1,204.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.48x = 3,548,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,801.48/2,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.83

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