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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.13, 3,227.18 and 1,330.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.13, 3,227.18 and 1,330.01 is: 1,996.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.13 : 3,227.18 = 1,330.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.13/3,227.18 = 1,330.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.13x = 3,227.18 × 1,330.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.13x = 4,292,158.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,292,158.89/2,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,996.23

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