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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.25, 3,223.26 and 1,365.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.25, 3,223.26 and 1,365.59 is: 2,051.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.25 : 3,223.26 = 1,365.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.25/3,223.26 = 1,365.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.25x = 3,223.26 × 1,365.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.25x = 4,401,651.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,401,651.62/2,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.81

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