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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.91, 2,947.55 and 1,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.91, 2,947.55 and 1,204.41 is: 1,662.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.91 : 2,947.55 = 1,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.91/2,947.55 = 1,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.91x = 2,947.55 × 1,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.91x = 3,550,043.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,043.96/2,135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.08

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