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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.50, 2,960.10 and 1,359.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.50, 2,960.10 and 1,359.04 is: 1,875.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.50 : 2,960.10 = 1,359.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.50/2,960.10 = 1,359.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.50x = 2,960.10 × 1,359.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.50x = 4,022,894.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,022,894.30/2,144.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.91

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