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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,067.64, 2,850.59 and 1,499.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,067.64, 2,850.59 and 1,499.96 is: 2,067.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,067.64 : 2,850.59 = 1,499.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,067.64/2,850.59 = 1,499.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,067.64x = 2,850.59 × 1,499.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,067.64x = 4,275,763.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275,763.48/2,067.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.95

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