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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.72, 3,223.53 and 1,330.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.72, 3,223.53 and 1,330.38 is: 1,993.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.72 : 3,223.53 = 1,330.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.72/3,223.53 = 1,330.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.72x = 3,223.53 × 1,330.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.72x = 4,288,519.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,519.84/2,151.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,993.07

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