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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.45, 3,221.46 and 1,223.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.45, 3,221.46 and 1,223.18 is: 1,832.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.45 : 3,221.46 = 1,223.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.45/3,221.46 = 1,223.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.45x = 3,221.46 × 1,223.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.45x = 3,940,409.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,940,409.34/2,150.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,832.37

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