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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.49, 2,961.24 and 1,306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.49, 2,961.24 and 1,306.47 is: 1,803.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.49 : 2,961.24 = 1,306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.49/2,961.24 = 1,306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.49x = 2,961.24 × 1,306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.49x = 3,868,767.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,868,767.55/2,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,803.21

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