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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.06, 3,213.90 and 1,171.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.06, 3,213.90 and 1,171.83 is: 1,755.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.06 : 3,213.90 = 1,171.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.06/3,213.90 = 1,171.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.06x = 3,213.90 × 1,171.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.06x = 3,766,144.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,766,144.44/2,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.73

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