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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.14, 2,960.82 and 1,260.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.14, 2,960.82 and 1,260.54 is: 1,739.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.14 : 2,960.82 = 1,260.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.14/2,960.82 = 1,260.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.14x = 2,960.82 × 1,260.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.14x = 3,732,232.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,732,232.04/2,146.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.04

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