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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.39, 2,964.84 and 1,204.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.39, 2,964.84 and 1,204.17 is: 1,661.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.39 : 2,964.84 = 1,204.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.39/2,964.84 = 1,204.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.39x = 2,964.84 × 1,204.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.39x = 3,570,171.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,570,171.38/2,148.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.79

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