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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.19, 3,225.48 and 1,054.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.19, 3,225.48 and 1,054.18 is: 1,580.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.19 : 3,225.48 = 1,054.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.19/3,225.48 = 1,054.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.19x = 3,225.48 × 1,054.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.19x = 3,400,236.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,400,236.51/2,151.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.63

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