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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.52, 3,215.46 and 1,104.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.52, 3,215.46 and 1,104.62 is: 1,655.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.52 : 3,215.46 = 1,104.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.52/3,215.46 = 1,104.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.52x = 3,215.46 × 1,104.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.52x = 3,551,861.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,551,861.43/2,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.48

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