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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.03, 3,220.24 and 2,097.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.03, 3,220.24 and 2,097.65 is: 3,141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.03 : 3,220.24 = 2,097.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.03/3,220.24 = 2,097.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.03x = 3,220.24 × 2,097.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.03x = 6,754,936.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,754,936.44/2,150.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,141.79

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