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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.20, 3,225.30 and 590.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.20, 3,225.30 and 590.20 is: 885.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.20 : 3,225.30 = 590.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.20/3,225.30 = 590.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.20x = 3,225.30 × 590.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.20x = 1,903,572.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903,572.06/2,150.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.30

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