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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.75, 3,221.34 and 1,855.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.75, 3,221.34 and 1,855.11 is: 2,785.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.75 : 3,221.34 = 1,855.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.75/3,221.34 = 1,855.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.75x = 3,221.34 × 1,855.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.75x = 5,975,940.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,975,940.05/2,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,785.01

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