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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.50, 2,949.75 and 1,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.50, 2,949.75 and 1,206 is: 1,664.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.50 : 2,949.75 = 1,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.50/2,949.75 = 1,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.50x = 2,949.75 × 1,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.50x = 3,557,398.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,557,398.50/2,137.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.28

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