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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.92, 2,947.44 and 1,204.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.92, 2,947.44 and 1,204.48 is: 1,662.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.92 : 2,947.44 = 1,204.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.92/2,947.44 = 1,204.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.92x = 2,947.44 × 1,204.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.92x = 3,550,132.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,132.53/2,135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.11

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