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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.64, 2,960.85 and 2,082.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.64, 2,960.85 and 2,082.73 is: 2,874.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.64 : 2,960.85 = 2,082.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.64/2,960.85 = 2,082.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.64x = 2,960.85 × 2,082.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.64x = 6,166,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,166,651.12/2,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,874.04

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