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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,105.99, 3,145.65 and 1,638.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,105.99, 3,145.65 and 1,638.91 is: 2,447.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,105.99 : 3,145.65 = 1,638.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,105.99/3,145.65 = 1,638.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,105.99x = 3,145.65 × 1,638.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,105.99x = 5,155,437.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,155,437.24/2,105.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,447.99

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