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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,171.96, 3,250.25 and 1,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,171.96, 3,250.25 and 1,350.62 is: 2,021.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,171.96 : 3,250.25 = 1,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,171.96/3,250.25 = 1,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,171.96x = 3,250.25 × 1,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,171.96x = 4,389,852.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,389,852.66/2,171.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.15

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