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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.78, 3,210.12 and 1,797.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.78, 3,210.12 and 1,797.08 is: 2,688.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.78 : 3,210.12 = 1,797.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.78/3,210.12 = 1,797.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.78x = 3,210.12 × 1,797.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.78x = 5,768,826.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,826.40/2,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,688.45

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