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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.48, 3,202.83 and 2,050.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.48, 3,202.83 and 2,050.92 is: 3,061.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.48 : 3,202.83 = 2,050.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.48/3,202.83 = 2,050.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.48x = 3,202.83 × 2,050.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.48x = 6,568,748.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,568,748.10/2,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.67

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