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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.36, 2,945.43 and 2,109.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.36, 2,945.43 and 2,109.48 is: 2,892.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.36 : 2,945.43 = 2,109.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.36/2,945.43 = 2,109.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.36x = 2,945.43 × 2,109.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.36x = 6,213,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,213,325.68/2,148.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.13

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