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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.09, 3,224.75 and 1,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.09, 3,224.75 and 1,162.44 is: 1,743.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.09 : 3,224.75 = 1,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.09/3,224.75 = 1,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.09x = 3,224.75 × 1,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.09x = 3,748,572.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,748,572.58/2,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.45

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