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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.10, 3,961.17 and 2,055.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.10, 3,961.17 and 2,055.69 is: 3,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.10 : 3,961.17 = 2,055.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.10/3,961.17 = 2,055.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.10x = 3,961.17 × 2,055.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.10x = 8,142,937.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,142,937.56/2,645.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.50

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