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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.79, 2,959.89 and 1,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.79, 2,959.89 and 1,260.86 is: 1,739.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.79 : 2,959.89 = 1,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.79/2,959.89 = 1,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.79x = 2,959.89 × 1,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.79x = 3,732,006.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,006.91/2,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.23

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