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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.11, 2,960.84 and 1,756.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.11, 2,960.84 and 1,756.31 is: 2,424.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.11 : 2,960.84 = 1,756.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.11/2,960.84 = 1,756.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.11x = 2,960.84 × 1,756.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.11x = 5,200,144.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200,144.12/2,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,424.19

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