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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.93, 2,960.12 and 1,305.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.93, 2,960.12 and 1,305.50 is: 1,801.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.93 : 2,960.12 = 1,305.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.93/2,960.12 = 1,305.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.93x = 2,960.12 × 1,305.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.93x = 3,864,447.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,447.32/2,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.66

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