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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.30, 2,959.65 and 1,348.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.30, 2,959.65 and 1,348.10 is: 1,860.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.30 : 2,959.65 = 1,348.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.30/2,959.65 = 1,348.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.30x = 2,959.65 × 1,348.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.30x = 3,989,904.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,904.17/2,144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,860.70

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