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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.02, 2,959.33 and 1,260.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.02, 2,959.33 and 1,260.11 is: 1,739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.02 : 2,959.33 = 1,260.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.02/2,959.33 = 1,260.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.02x = 2,959.33 × 1,260.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.02x = 3,729,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,729,060.23/2,144.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.29

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