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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.10, 3,215.61 and 845.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.10, 3,215.61 and 845.58 is: 1,268.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.10 : 3,215.61 = 845.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.10/3,215.61 = 845.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.10x = 3,215.61 × 845.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.10x = 2,719,055.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,055.50/2,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.16

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