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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.08, 3,223.72 and 1,369.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.08, 3,223.72 and 1,369.84 is: 2,052.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.08 : 3,223.72 = 1,369.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.08/3,223.72 = 1,369.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.08x = 3,223.72 × 1,369.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.08x = 4,415,980.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,415,980.60/2,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.91

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