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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,146.34, 2,960.70 and 1,261.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,146.34, 2,960.70 and 1,261.97 is: 1,740.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,146.34 : 2,960.70 = 1,261.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,146.34/2,960.70 = 1,261.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,146.34x = 2,960.70 × 1,261.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,146.34x = 3,736,314.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,736,314.58/2,146.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.78

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