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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.40, 3,218.46 and 1,049.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.40, 3,218.46 and 1,049.62 is: 1,574.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.40 : 3,218.46 = 1,049.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.40/3,218.46 = 1,049.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.40x = 3,218.46 × 1,049.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.40x = 3,378,159.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,378,159.99/2,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,574.61

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