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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,445.60, 3,650.51 and 2,101.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,445.60, 3,650.51 and 2,101.15 is: 3,136.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,445.60 : 3,650.51 = 2,101.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,445.60/3,650.51 = 2,101.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,445.60x = 3,650.51 × 2,101.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,445.60x = 7,670,249.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,670,249.45/2,445.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,136.35

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