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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.90, 3,224.32 and 1,622.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.90, 3,224.32 and 1,622.99 is: 2,432.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.90 : 3,224.32 = 1,622.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.90/3,224.32 = 1,622.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.90x = 3,224.32 × 1,622.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.90x = 5,233,039.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,039.12/2,150.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,432.95

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