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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.16, 3,224.54 and 1,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.16, 3,224.54 and 1,327.20 is: 1,990.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.16 : 3,224.54 = 1,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.16/3,224.54 = 1,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.16x = 3,224.54 × 1,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.16x = 4,279,609.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,279,609.49/2,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,990.37

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