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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.90, 2,960.28 and 1,359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.90, 2,960.28 and 1,359.02 is: 1,875.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.90 : 2,960.28 = 1,359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.90/2,960.28 = 1,359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.90x = 2,960.28 × 1,359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.90x = 4,023,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,079.73/2,144.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.65

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