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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.92, 3,213.76 and 1,232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.92, 3,213.76 and 1,232 is: 1,845.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.92 : 3,213.76 = 1,232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.92/3,213.76 = 1,232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.92x = 3,213.76 × 1,232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.92x = 3,959,352.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,959,352.32/2,145.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,845.06

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