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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.10, 3,222.60 and 2,005.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.10, 3,222.60 and 2,005.30 is: 3,004.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.10 : 3,222.60 = 2,005.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.10/3,222.60 = 2,005.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.10x = 3,222.60 × 2,005.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.10x = 6,462,279.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,462,279.78/2,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.17

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