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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.44, 2,960.40 and 1,201.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.44, 2,960.40 and 1,201.11 is: 1,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.44 : 2,960.40 = 1,201.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.44/2,960.40 = 1,201.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.44x = 2,960.40 × 1,201.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.44x = 3,555,766.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,766.04/2,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.36

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