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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,175.23, 3,264.33 and 2,045.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,175.23, 3,264.33 and 2,045.60 is: 3,069.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,175.23 : 3,264.33 = 2,045.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,175.23/3,264.33 = 2,045.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,175.23x = 3,264.33 × 2,045.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,175.23x = 6,677,518.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,677,518.14/2,175.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.80

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