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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.56, 2,946.96 and 1,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.56, 2,946.96 and 1,204 is: 1,661.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.56 : 2,946.96 = 1,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.56/2,946.96 = 1,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.56x = 2,946.96 × 1,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.56x = 3,548,139.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,548,139.84/2,135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.46

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