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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,291.10, 3,432.60 and 2,145.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,291.10, 3,432.60 and 2,145.30 is: 3,214.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,291.10 : 3,432.60 = 2,145.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,291.10/3,432.60 = 2,145.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,291.10x = 3,432.60 × 2,145.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,291.10x = 7,363,956.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,363,956.78/2,291.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,214.16

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