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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.46, 3,227.80 and 1,055.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.46, 3,227.80 and 1,055.62 is: 1,584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.46 : 3,227.80 = 1,055.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.46/3,227.80 = 1,055.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.46x = 3,227.80 × 1,055.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.46x = 3,407,330.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,407,330.24/2,150.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.47

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