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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.28, 2,960.76 and 1,213.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.28, 2,960.76 and 1,213.96 is: 1,675.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.28 : 2,960.76 = 1,213.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.28/2,960.76 = 1,213.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.28x = 2,960.76 × 1,213.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.28x = 3,594,244.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,244.21/2,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.42

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