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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.23, 3,225.90 and 744.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.23, 3,225.90 and 744.94 is: 1,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.23 : 3,225.90 = 744.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.23/3,225.90 = 744.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.23x = 3,225.90 × 744.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.23x = 2,403,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,403,093.88/2,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,117.60

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