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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.40, 3,223.50 and 1,365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.40, 3,223.50 and 1,365.76 is: 2,052.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.40 : 3,223.50 = 1,365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.40/3,223.50 = 1,365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.40x = 3,223.50 × 1,365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.40x = 4,402,527.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,402,527.36/2,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.08

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