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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.62, 2,966.22 and 1,205.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.62, 2,966.22 and 1,205.46 is: 1,663.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.62 : 2,966.22 = 1,205.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.62/2,966.22 = 1,205.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.62x = 2,966.22 × 1,205.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.62x = 3,575,659.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,575,659.56/2,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.39

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