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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.69, 2,961.77 and 1,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.69, 2,961.77 and 1,306.94 is: 1,804.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.69 : 2,961.77 = 1,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.69/2,961.77 = 1,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.69x = 2,961.77 × 1,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.69x = 3,870,834.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,870,834.34/2,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,804.00

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