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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.23, 2,961.43 and 1,614.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.23, 2,961.43 and 1,614.32 is: 2,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.23 : 2,961.43 = 1,614.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.23/2,961.43 = 1,614.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.23x = 2,961.43 × 1,614.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.23x = 4,780,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,780,695.68/2,145.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,228.52

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