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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.56, 3,225.22 and 979.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.56, 3,225.22 and 979.91 is: 1,469.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.56 : 3,225.22 = 979.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.56/3,225.22 = 979.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.56x = 3,225.22 × 979.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.56x = 3,160,425.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,160,425.33/2,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,469.58

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