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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.74, 2,966.00 and 1,265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.74, 2,966.00 and 1,265.22 is: 1,745.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.74 : 2,966.00 = 1,265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.74/2,966.00 = 1,265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.74x = 2,966.00 × 1,265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.74x = 3,752,636.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,752,636.19/2,149.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,745.62

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