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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.32, 3,229.58 and 1,330.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.32, 3,229.58 and 1,330.20 is: 1,997.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.32 : 3,229.58 = 1,330.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.32/3,229.58 = 1,330.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.32x = 3,229.58 × 1,330.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.32x = 4,295,987.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,987.32/2,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,997.84

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