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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.08, 3,225.84 and 1,457.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.08, 3,225.84 and 1,457.44 is: 2,186.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.08 : 3,225.84 = 1,457.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.08/3,225.84 = 1,457.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.08x = 3,225.84 × 1,457.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.08x = 4,701,468.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,701,468.25/2,150.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,186.65

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