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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.34, 2,961.12 and 1,401.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.34, 2,961.12 and 1,401.16 is: 1,933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.34 : 2,961.12 = 1,401.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.34/2,961.12 = 1,401.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.34x = 2,961.12 × 1,401.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.34x = 4,149,002.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,149,002.90/2,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,933.96

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