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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.78, 3,219.86 and 1,050.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.78, 3,219.86 and 1,050.15 is: 1,575.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.78 : 3,219.86 = 1,050.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.78/3,219.86 = 1,050.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.78x = 3,219.86 × 1,050.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.78x = 3,381,330.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,381,330.73/2,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.80

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