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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,168.15, 3,245.54 and 1,385.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,168.15, 3,245.54 and 1,385.55 is: 2,074.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,168.15 : 3,245.54 = 1,385.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,168.15/3,245.54 = 1,385.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,168.15x = 3,245.54 × 1,385.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,168.15x = 4,496,851.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,851.02/2,168.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.05

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