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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,191.28, 3,263.83 and 2,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,191.28, 3,263.83 and 2,145.70 is: 3,195.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,191.28 : 3,263.83 = 2,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,191.28/3,263.83 = 2,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,191.28x = 3,263.83 × 2,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,191.28x = 7,003,200.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,003,200.03/2,191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.94

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