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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.23, 2,960.75 and 1,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.23, 2,960.75 and 1,306.20 is: 1,802.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.23 : 2,960.75 = 1,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.23/2,960.75 = 1,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.23x = 2,960.75 × 1,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.23x = 3,867,331.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867,331.65/2,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,802.76

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