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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.59, 3,226.95 and 981.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.59, 3,226.95 and 981.27 is: 1,471.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.59 : 3,226.95 = 981.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.59/3,226.95 = 981.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.59x = 3,226.95 × 981.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.59x = 3,166,509.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,166,509.23/2,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.71

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