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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.56, 2,959.88 and 1,260.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.56, 2,959.88 and 1,260.77 is: 1,739.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.56 : 2,959.88 = 1,260.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.56/2,959.88 = 1,260.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.56x = 2,959.88 × 1,260.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.56x = 3,731,706.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,731,706.80/2,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.27

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