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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.93, 2,957.34 and 1,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.93, 2,957.34 and 1,481.59 is: 2,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.93 : 2,957.34 = 1,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.93/2,957.34 = 1,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.93x = 2,957.34 × 1,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.93x = 4,381,565.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,565.37/2,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.80

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