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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,147.12, 3,218.85 and 2,045.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,147.12, 3,218.85 and 2,045.06 is: 3,065.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,147.12 : 3,218.85 = 2,045.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,147.12/3,218.85 = 2,045.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,147.12x = 3,218.85 × 2,045.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,147.12x = 6,582,725.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,725.29/2,147.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,065.85

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