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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.51, 2,960.87 and 1,261.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.51, 2,960.87 and 1,261.14 is: 1,740.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.51 : 2,960.87 = 1,261.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.51/2,960.87 = 1,261.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.51x = 2,960.87 × 1,261.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.51x = 3,734,065.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,065.29/2,145.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.41

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