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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.44, 3,224.89 and 1,225.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.44, 3,224.89 and 1,225.00 is: 1,836.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.44 : 3,224.89 = 1,225.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.44/3,224.89 = 1,225.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.44x = 3,224.89 × 1,225.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.44x = 3,950,483.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950,483.30/2,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,836.21

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