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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.40, 3,227.10 and 2,122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.40, 3,227.10 and 2,122.60 is: 3,183.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.40 : 3,227.10 = 2,122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.40/3,227.10 = 2,122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.40x = 3,227.10 × 2,122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.40x = 6,849,842.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,849,842.46/2,151.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.90

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