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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.22, 2,960.96 and 1,306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.22, 2,960.96 and 1,306.49 is: 1,803.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.22 : 2,960.96 = 1,306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.22/2,960.96 = 1,306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.22x = 2,960.96 × 1,306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.22x = 3,868,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,443.29/2,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.29

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