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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.45, 3,225.12 and 2,026.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.45, 3,225.12 and 2,026.95 is: 3,042.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.45 : 3,225.12 = 2,026.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.45/3,225.12 = 2,026.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.45x = 3,225.12 × 2,026.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.45x = 6,537,156.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,537,156.98/2,148.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,042.73

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