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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.72, 3,224.88 and 1,054.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.72, 3,224.88 and 1,054.80 is: 1,581.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.72 : 3,224.88 = 1,054.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.72/3,224.88 = 1,054.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.72x = 3,224.88 × 1,054.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.72x = 3,401,603.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,401,603.42/2,150.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.61

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