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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.04, 2,958.24 and 1,348.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.04, 2,958.24 and 1,348.44 is: 1,859.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.04 : 2,958.24 = 1,348.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.04/2,958.24 = 1,348.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.04x = 2,958.24 × 1,348.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.04x = 3,989,009.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,989,009.15/2,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,859.64

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