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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.90, 3,219.30 and 665.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.90, 3,219.30 and 665.13 is: 997.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.90 : 3,219.30 = 665.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.90/3,219.30 = 665.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.90x = 3,219.30 × 665.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.90x = 2,141,253.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141,253.01/2,145.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 997.83

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