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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.67, 3,219.90 and 976.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.67, 3,219.90 and 976.30 is: 1,465.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.67 : 3,219.90 = 976.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.67/3,219.90 = 976.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.67x = 3,219.90 × 976.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.67x = 3,143,588.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,143,588.37/2,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.08

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