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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.73, 2,960.24 and 1,305.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.73, 2,960.24 and 1,305.76 is: 1,801.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.73 : 2,960.24 = 1,305.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.73/2,960.24 = 1,305.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.73x = 2,960.24 × 1,305.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.73x = 3,865,349.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865,349.05/2,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,801.42

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