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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.45, 2,997.15 and 2,145.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.45, 2,997.15 and 2,145.45 is: 2,997.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.45 : 2,997.15 = 2,145.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.45/2,997.15 = 2,145.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.45x = 2,997.15 × 2,145.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.45x = 6,430,235.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,430,235.47/2,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,997.15

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