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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.92, 2,965.44 and 1,264.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.92, 2,965.44 and 1,264.71 is: 1,745.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.92 : 2,965.44 = 1,264.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.92/2,965.44 = 1,264.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.92x = 2,965.44 × 1,264.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.92x = 3,750,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750,421.62/2,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.26

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