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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.93, 3,227.61 and 1,225.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.93, 3,227.61 and 1,225.91 is: 1,839.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.93 : 3,227.61 = 1,225.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.93/3,227.61 = 1,225.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.93x = 3,227.61 × 1,225.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.93x = 3,956,759.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,956,759.38/2,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,839.56

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