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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.05, 3,224.34 and 1,414.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.05, 3,224.34 and 1,414.78 is: 2,121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.05 : 3,224.34 = 1,414.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.05/3,224.34 = 1,414.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.05x = 3,224.34 × 1,414.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.05x = 4,561,731.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,561,731.75/2,150.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.69

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