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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.72, 3,220.60 and 1,415.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.72, 3,220.60 and 1,415.80 is: 2,125.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.72 : 3,220.60 = 1,415.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.72/3,220.60 = 1,415.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.72x = 3,220.60 × 1,415.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.72x = 4,559,725.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,559,725.48/2,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.03

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