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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,130.10, 3,197.55 and 1,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,130.10, 3,197.55 and 1,645.30 is: 2,469.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,130.10 : 3,197.55 = 1,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,130.10/3,197.55 = 1,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,130.10x = 3,197.55 × 1,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,130.10x = 5,260,929.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,260,929.02/2,130.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,469.80

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