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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,144.97, 3,217.54 and 1,050.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,144.97, 3,217.54 and 1,050.25 is: 1,575.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,144.97 : 3,217.54 = 1,050.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,144.97/3,217.54 = 1,050.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,144.97x = 3,217.54 × 1,050.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,144.97x = 3,379,221.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,379,221.39/2,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.42

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