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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.55, 2,960.67 and 1,214.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.55, 2,960.67 and 1,214.05 is: 1,675.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.55 : 2,960.67 = 1,214.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.55/2,960.67 = 1,214.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.55x = 2,960.67 × 1,214.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.55x = 3,594,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,594,401.41/2,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.28

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