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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,275.54, 3,145.17 and 2,100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,275.54, 3,145.17 and 2,100.58 is: 2,903.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,275.54 : 3,145.17 = 2,100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,275.54/3,145.17 = 2,100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,275.54x = 3,145.17 × 2,100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,275.54x = 6,606,681.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,606,681.20/2,275.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,903.35

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