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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.39, 2,966.22 and 1,205.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.39, 2,966.22 and 1,205.17 is: 1,663.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.39 : 2,966.22 = 1,205.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.39/2,966.22 = 1,205.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.39x = 2,966.22 × 1,205.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.39x = 3,574,799.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,574,799.36/2,149.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.17

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