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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.32, 3,219.60 and 846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.32, 3,219.60 and 846.08 is: 1,269.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.32 : 3,219.60 = 846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.32/3,219.60 = 846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.32x = 3,219.60 × 846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.32x = 2,724,039.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,724,039.17/2,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,269.76

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