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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.17, 2,961.72 and 1,920.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.17, 2,961.72 and 1,920.71 is: 2,651.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.17 : 2,961.72 = 1,920.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.17/2,961.72 = 1,920.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.17x = 2,961.72 × 1,920.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.17x = 5,688,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,605.22/2,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,651.82

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