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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.12, 2,945.16 and 2,046.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.12, 2,945.16 and 2,046.06 is: 2,805.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.12 : 2,945.16 = 2,046.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.12/2,945.16 = 2,046.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.12x = 2,945.16 × 2,046.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.12x = 6,025,974.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,025,974.07/2,148.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.23

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