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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.04, 3,225.06 and 1,424.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.04, 3,225.06 and 1,424.22 is: 2,136.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.04 : 3,225.06 = 1,424.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.04/3,225.06 = 1,424.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.04x = 3,225.06 × 1,424.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.04x = 4,593,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,593,194.95/2,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.33

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