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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.88, 3,220.02 and 1,172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.88, 3,220.02 and 1,172.06 is: 1,758.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.88 : 3,220.02 = 1,172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.88/3,220.02 = 1,172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.88x = 3,220.02 × 1,172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.88x = 3,774,056.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,774,056.64/2,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.75

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