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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.20, 3,224.46 and 1,274.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.20, 3,224.46 and 1,274.48 is: 1,911.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.20 : 3,224.46 = 1,274.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.20/3,224.46 = 1,274.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.20x = 3,224.46 × 1,274.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.20x = 4,109,521.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,109,521.50/2,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.23

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