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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.06, 3,219.62 and 1,417.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.06, 3,219.62 and 1,417.41 is: 2,122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.06 : 3,219.62 = 1,417.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.06/3,219.62 = 1,417.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.06x = 3,219.62 × 1,417.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.06x = 4,563,521.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,563,521.58/2,150.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.51

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