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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.83, 3,222.27 and 1,503.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.83, 3,222.27 and 1,503.02 is: 2,250.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.83 : 3,222.27 = 1,503.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.83/3,222.27 = 1,503.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.83x = 3,222.27 × 1,503.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.83x = 4,843,120.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,843,120.14/2,151.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.70

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