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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,145.93, 3,216.59 and 1,405.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,145.93, 3,216.59 and 1,405.26 is: 2,106.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,145.93 : 3,216.59 = 1,405.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,145.93/3,216.59 = 1,405.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,145.93x = 3,216.59 × 1,405.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,145.93x = 4,520,145.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,145.26/2,145.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.38

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