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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.86, 3,207.18 and 1,445.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.86, 3,207.18 and 1,445.50 is: 2,167.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.86 : 3,207.18 = 1,445.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.86/3,207.18 = 1,445.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.86x = 3,207.18 × 1,445.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.86x = 4,635,978.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,978.69/2,138.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,167.50

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