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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.16, 3,219.77 and 1,417.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.16, 3,219.77 and 1,417.52 is: 2,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.16 : 3,219.77 = 1,417.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.16/3,219.77 = 1,417.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.16x = 3,219.77 × 1,417.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.16x = 4,564,075.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,564,075.82/2,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.67

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