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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.87, 2,960.46 and 1,261.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.87, 2,960.46 and 1,261.35 is: 1,740.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.87 : 2,960.46 = 1,261.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.87/2,960.46 = 1,261.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.87x = 2,960.46 × 1,261.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.87x = 3,734,176.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,176.22/2,145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.17

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