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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.56, 2,960.51 and 1,201.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.56, 2,960.51 and 1,201.19 is: 1,657.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.56 : 2,960.51 = 1,201.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.56/2,960.51 = 1,201.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.56x = 2,960.51 × 1,201.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.56x = 3,556,114.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,556,114.20/2,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.43

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