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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,101.72, 3,150.15 and 1,484.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,101.72, 3,150.15 and 1,484.50 is: 2,225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,101.72 : 3,150.15 = 1,484.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,101.72/3,150.15 = 1,484.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,101.72x = 3,150.15 × 1,484.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,101.72x = 4,676,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,676,397.68/2,101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,225.03

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