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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.57, 3,221.27 and 1,369.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.57, 3,221.27 and 1,369.62 is: 2,050.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.57 : 3,221.27 = 1,369.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.57/3,221.27 = 1,369.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.57x = 3,221.27 × 1,369.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.57x = 4,411,915.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,411,915.82/2,151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.56

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