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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.44, 2,960.82 and 1,261.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.44, 2,960.82 and 1,261.48 is: 1,740.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.44 : 2,960.82 = 1,261.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.44/2,960.82 = 1,261.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.44x = 2,960.82 × 1,261.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.44x = 3,735,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,735,015.21/2,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.91

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