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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.32, 2,961.41 and 1,815.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.32, 2,961.41 and 1,815.46 is: 2,506.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.32 : 2,961.41 = 1,815.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.32/2,961.41 = 1,815.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.32x = 2,961.41 × 1,815.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.32x = 5,376,321.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,376,321.40/2,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,506.07

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