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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.65, 2,965.19 and 1,204.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.65, 2,965.19 and 1,204.41 is: 1,662.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.65 : 2,965.19 = 1,204.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.65/2,965.19 = 1,204.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.65x = 2,965.19 × 1,204.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.65x = 3,571,304.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,571,304.49/2,148.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.12

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