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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.58, 2,969.21 and 1,652.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.58, 2,969.21 and 1,652.32 is: 2,281.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.58 : 2,969.21 = 1,652.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.58/2,969.21 = 1,652.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.58x = 2,969.21 × 1,652.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.58x = 4,906,081.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,906,081.77/2,150.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.28

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