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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.02, 2,960.70 and 1,261.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.02, 2,960.70 and 1,261.20 is: 1,739.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.02 : 2,960.70 = 1,261.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.02/2,960.70 = 1,261.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.02x = 2,960.70 × 1,261.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.02x = 3,734,034.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,734,034.84/2,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.98

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