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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.77, 2,960.68 and 1,359.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.77, 2,960.68 and 1,359.37 is: 1,875.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.77 : 2,960.68 = 1,359.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.77/2,960.68 = 1,359.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.77x = 2,960.68 × 1,359.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.77x = 4,024,659.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,659.57/2,145.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,875.62

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