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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.76, 2,947.34 and 1,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.76, 2,947.34 and 1,204.26 is: 1,661.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.76 : 2,947.34 = 1,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.76/2,947.34 = 1,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.76x = 2,947.34 × 1,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.76x = 3,549,363.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,363.67/2,135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.87

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