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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.80, 3,245.35 and 2,151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.80, 3,245.35 and 2,151.80 is: 3,245.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.80 : 3,245.35 = 2,151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.80/3,245.35 = 2,151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.80x = 3,245.35 × 2,151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.80x = 6,983,344.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,983,344.13/2,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.35

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