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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,045.45, 2,820.49 and 1,381.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,045.45, 2,820.49 and 1,381.15 is: 1,904.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,045.45 : 2,820.49 = 1,381.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,045.45/2,820.49 = 1,381.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,045.45x = 2,820.49 × 1,381.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,045.45x = 3,895,522.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,522.75/2,045.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,904.48

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