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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.32, 2,960.52 and 1,201.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.32, 2,960.52 and 1,201.13 is: 1,657.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.32 : 2,960.52 = 1,201.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.32/2,960.52 = 1,201.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.32x = 2,960.52 × 1,201.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.32x = 3,555,954.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,954.59/2,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.54

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