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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,149.94, 2,967.09 and 1,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,149.94, 2,967.09 and 1,451.06 is: 2,002.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,149.94 : 2,967.09 = 1,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,149.94/2,967.09 = 1,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,149.94x = 2,967.09 × 1,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,149.94x = 4,305,425.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,305,425.62/2,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.58

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