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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.56, 3,226.02 and 995.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.56, 3,226.02 and 995.68 is: 1,493.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.56 : 3,226.02 = 995.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.56/3,226.02 = 995.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.56x = 3,226.02 × 995.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.56x = 3,212,083.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,212,083.59/2,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,493.60

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