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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,136.75, 2,948.72 and 1,205.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,136.75, 2,948.72 and 1,205.25 is: 1,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,136.75 : 2,948.72 = 1,205.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,136.75/2,948.72 = 1,205.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,136.75x = 2,948.72 × 1,205.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,136.75x = 3,553,943.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,553,943.27/2,136.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.25

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