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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.89, 2,961.25 and 1,214.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.89, 2,961.25 and 1,214.39 is: 1,675.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.89 : 2,961.25 = 1,214.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.89/2,961.25 = 1,214.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.89x = 2,961.25 × 1,214.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.89x = 3,596,116.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,596,116.75/2,145.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,675.81

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