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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.33, 3,225.49 and 1,419.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.33, 3,225.49 and 1,419.73 is: 2,129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.33 : 3,225.49 = 1,419.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.33/3,225.49 = 1,419.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.33x = 3,225.49 × 1,419.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.33x = 4,579,324.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,579,324.92/2,150.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,129.59

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