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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.12, 3,218.04 and 846.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.12, 3,218.04 and 846.40 is: 1,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.12 : 3,218.04 = 846.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.12/3,218.04 = 846.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.12x = 3,218.04 × 846.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.12x = 2,723,749.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,723,749.06/2,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.74

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