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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.60, 2,963.52 and 2,077.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.60, 2,963.52 and 2,077.56 is: 2,869.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.60 : 2,963.52 = 2,077.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.60/2,963.52 = 2,077.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.60x = 2,963.52 × 2,077.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.60x = 6,156,890.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,890.61/2,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,869.54

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