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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.10, 3,222.48 and 1,259.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.10, 3,222.48 and 1,259.48 is: 1,886.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.10 : 3,222.48 = 1,259.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.10/3,222.48 = 1,259.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.10x = 3,222.48 × 1,259.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.10x = 4,058,633.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,058,633.00/2,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,886.77

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