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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.24, 3,217.82 and 1,440.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.24, 3,217.82 and 1,440.84 is: 2,161.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.24 : 3,217.82 = 1,440.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.24/3,217.82 = 1,440.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.24x = 3,217.82 × 1,440.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.24x = 4,636,363.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,636,363.77/2,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,161.23

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