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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.44, 3,227.16 and 2,100.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.44, 3,227.16 and 2,100.24 is: 3,150.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.44 : 3,227.16 = 2,100.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.44/3,227.16 = 2,100.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.44x = 3,227.16 × 2,100.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.44x = 6,777,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,777,810.52/2,151.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,150.36

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