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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.76, 2,966.47 and 1,205.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.76, 2,966.47 and 1,205.59 is: 1,663.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.76 : 2,966.47 = 1,205.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.76/2,966.47 = 1,205.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.76x = 2,966.47 × 1,205.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.76x = 3,576,347.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,576,347.96/2,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,663.60

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