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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.13, 3,219.68 and 1,325.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.13, 3,219.68 and 1,325.01 is: 1,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.13 : 3,219.68 = 1,325.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.13/3,219.68 = 1,325.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.13x = 3,219.68 × 1,325.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.13x = 4,266,108.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,266,108.20/2,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.74

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