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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.91, 2,964.24 and 1,679.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.91, 2,964.24 and 1,679.72 is: 2,320.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.91 : 2,964.24 = 1,679.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.91/2,964.24 = 1,679.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.91x = 2,964.24 × 1,679.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.91x = 4,979,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979,087.63/2,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.27

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