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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.52, 2,947.10 and 1,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.52, 2,947.10 and 1,204 is: 1,661.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.52 : 2,947.10 = 1,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.52/2,947.10 = 1,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.52x = 2,947.10 × 1,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.52x = 3,548,308.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,308.40/2,135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.57

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