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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.75, 3,226.13 and 1,421.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.75, 3,226.13 and 1,421.75 is: 2,132.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.75 : 3,226.13 = 1,421.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.75/3,226.13 = 1,421.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.75x = 3,226.13 × 1,421.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.75x = 4,586,756.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,586,756.62/2,150.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.63

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