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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.08, 2,960.33 and 1,200.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.08, 2,960.33 and 1,200.85 is: 1,657.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.08 : 2,960.33 = 1,200.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.08/2,960.33 = 1,200.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.08x = 2,960.33 × 1,200.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.08x = 3,554,912.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,554,912.28/2,145.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.24

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