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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.72, 2,964.56 and 1,264.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.72, 2,964.56 and 1,264.83 is: 1,745.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.72 : 2,964.56 = 1,264.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.72/2,964.56 = 1,264.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.72x = 2,964.56 × 1,264.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.72x = 3,749,658.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,658.10/2,148.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.07

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