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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.30, 3,217.27 and 1,105.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.30, 3,217.27 and 1,105.17 is: 1,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.30 : 3,217.27 = 1,105.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.30/3,217.27 = 1,105.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.30x = 3,217.27 × 1,105.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.30x = 3,555,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,555,627.52/2,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,657.40

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