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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.48, 7,654.88 and 2,145.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.48, 7,654.88 and 2,145.32 is: 3,216.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.48 : 7,654.88 = 2,145.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.48/7,654.88 = 2,145.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.48x = 7,654.88 × 2,145.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.48x = 16,422,167.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,422,167.16/5,105.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,216.58

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