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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.30, 2,960.58 and 1,261.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.30, 2,960.58 and 1,261.08 is: 1,740.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.30 : 2,960.58 = 1,261.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.30/2,960.58 = 1,261.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.30x = 2,960.58 × 1,261.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.30x = 3,733,528.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,733,528.23/2,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.33

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