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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.40, 3,238.69 and 2,123.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.40, 3,238.69 and 2,123.80 is: 3,206.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.40 : 3,238.69 = 2,123.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.40/3,238.69 = 2,123.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.40x = 3,238.69 × 2,123.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.40x = 6,878,329.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,878,329.82/2,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.08

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