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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.24, 2,965.80 and 1,204.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.24, 2,965.80 and 1,204.96 is: 1,662.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.24 : 2,965.80 = 1,204.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.24/2,965.80 = 1,204.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.24x = 2,965.80 × 1,204.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.24x = 3,573,670.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,573,670.37/2,149.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,662.76

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