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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.87, 3,215.57 and 1,374.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.87, 3,215.57 and 1,374.75 is: 2,060.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.87 : 3,215.57 = 1,374.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.87/3,215.57 = 1,374.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.87x = 3,215.57 × 1,374.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.87x = 4,420,597.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,420,597.98/2,145.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.05

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