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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.10, 3,563.46 and 2,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.10, 3,563.46 and 2,145.06 is: 3,218.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.10 : 3,563.46 = 2,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.10/3,563.46 = 2,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.10x = 3,563.46 × 2,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.10x = 7,643,835.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,643,835.51/2,375.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,218.32

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