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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.98, 3,224.40 and 1,371.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.98, 3,224.40 and 1,371.94 is: 2,056.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.98 : 3,224.40 = 1,371.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.98/3,224.40 = 1,371.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.98x = 3,224.40 × 1,371.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.98x = 4,423,683.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,423,683.34/2,150.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,056.59

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