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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.64, 2,965.50 and 1,264.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.64, 2,965.50 and 1,264.50 is: 1,745.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.64 : 2,965.50 = 1,264.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.64/2,965.50 = 1,264.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.64x = 2,965.50 × 1,264.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.64x = 3,749,874.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,874.75/2,148.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.23

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