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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.30, 3,213.63 and 2,001.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.30, 3,213.63 and 2,001.30 is: 2,997.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.30 : 3,213.63 = 2,001.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.30/3,213.63 = 2,001.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.30x = 3,213.63 × 2,001.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.30x = 6,431,437.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,431,437.72/2,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.92

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