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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.60, 2,962.09 and 1,349.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.60, 2,962.09 and 1,349.16 is: 1,862.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.60 : 2,962.09 = 1,349.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.60/2,962.09 = 1,349.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.60x = 2,962.09 × 1,349.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.60x = 3,996,326.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,326.60/2,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,862.57

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