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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.03, 2,959.08 and 1,672.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.03, 2,959.08 and 1,672.08 is: 2,306.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.03 : 2,959.08 = 1,672.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.03/2,959.08 = 1,672.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.03x = 2,959.08 × 1,672.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.03x = 4,947,818.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,947,818.49/2,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.64

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