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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.34, 2,966.09 and 1,264.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.34, 2,966.09 and 1,264.82 is: 1,745.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.34 : 2,966.09 = 1,264.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.34/2,966.09 = 1,264.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.34x = 2,966.09 × 1,264.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.34x = 3,751,548.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,751,548.80/2,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.45

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