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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.23, 3,225.48 and 1,760.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.23, 3,225.48 and 1,760.62 is: 2,641.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.23 : 3,225.48 = 1,760.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.23/3,225.48 = 1,760.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.23x = 3,225.48 × 1,760.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.23x = 5,678,844.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,844.60/2,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,641.04

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