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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.60, 2,965.25 and 1,204.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.60, 2,965.25 and 1,204.38 is: 1,662.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.60 : 2,965.25 = 1,204.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.60/2,965.25 = 1,204.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.60x = 2,965.25 × 1,204.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.60x = 3,571,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,267.74/2,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.14

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