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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.67, 3,228.68 and 1,501.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.67, 3,228.68 and 1,501.15 is: 2,252.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.67 : 3,228.68 = 1,501.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.67/3,228.68 = 1,501.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.67x = 3,228.68 × 1,501.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.67x = 4,846,732.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,846,732.98/2,151.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,252.54

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