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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.50, 2,960.97 and 1,359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.50, 2,960.97 and 1,359.26 is: 1,875.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.50 : 2,960.97 = 1,359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.50/2,960.97 = 1,359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.50x = 2,960.97 × 1,359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.50x = 4,024,728.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,728.08/2,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.89

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