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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.56, 2,965.92 and 1,450.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.56, 2,965.92 and 1,450.88 is: 2,002.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.56 : 2,965.92 = 1,450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.56/2,965.92 = 1,450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.56x = 2,965.92 × 1,450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.56x = 4,303,194.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,194.01/2,148.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.83

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