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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.05, 2,960.69 and 1,360.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.05, 2,960.69 and 1,360.89 is: 1,877.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.05 : 2,960.69 = 1,360.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.05/2,960.69 = 1,360.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.05x = 2,960.69 × 1,360.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.05x = 4,029,166.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,029,166.61/2,146.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.48

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