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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.33, 3,221.52 and 1,502.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.33, 3,221.52 and 1,502.52 is: 2,249.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.33 : 3,221.52 = 1,502.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.33/3,221.52 = 1,502.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.33x = 3,221.52 × 1,502.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.33x = 4,840,398.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,840,398.23/2,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,249.96

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