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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,143.68, 2,958.48 and 1,304.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,143.68, 2,958.48 and 1,304.32 is: 1,800.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,143.68 : 2,958.48 = 1,304.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,143.68/2,958.48 = 1,304.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,143.68x = 2,958.48 × 1,304.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,143.68x = 3,858,804.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,858,804.63/2,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,800.08

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