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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.62, 2,964.84 and 1,204.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.62, 2,964.84 and 1,204.46 is: 1,662.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.62 : 2,964.84 = 1,204.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.62/2,964.84 = 1,204.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.62x = 2,964.84 × 1,204.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.62x = 3,571,031.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,031.19/2,148.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.01

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