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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.47, 2,965.59 and 1,265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.47, 2,965.59 and 1,265.58 is: 1,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.47 : 2,965.59 = 1,265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.47/2,965.59 = 1,265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.47x = 2,965.59 × 1,265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.47x = 3,753,191.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,753,191.39/2,149.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.10

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