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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.54, 3,218.50 and 846.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.54, 3,218.50 and 846.70 is: 1,270.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.54 : 3,218.50 = 846.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.54/3,218.50 = 846.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.54x = 3,218.50 × 846.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.54x = 2,725,103.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725,103.95/2,145.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,270.12

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