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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.96, 3,228.26 and 1,604.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.96, 3,228.26 and 1,604.21 is: 2,407.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.96 : 3,228.26 = 1,604.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.96/3,228.26 = 1,604.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.96x = 3,228.26 × 1,604.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.96x = 5,178,782.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,178,782.81/2,150.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.67

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