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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.59, 3,225.75 and 1,284.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.59, 3,225.75 and 1,284.25 is: 1,926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.59 : 3,225.75 = 1,284.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.59/3,225.75 = 1,284.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.59x = 3,225.75 × 1,284.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.59x = 4,142,669.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,142,669.44/2,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,926.29

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