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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.67, 3,223.35 and 1,272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.67, 3,223.35 and 1,272.30 is: 1,906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.67 : 3,223.35 = 1,272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.67/3,223.35 = 1,272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.67x = 3,223.35 × 1,272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.67x = 4,101,068.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,068.21/2,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.88

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