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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.04, 2,967.30 and 1,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.04, 2,967.30 and 1,205.98 is: 1,664.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.04 : 2,967.30 = 1,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.04/2,967.30 = 1,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.04x = 2,967.30 × 1,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.04x = 3,578,504.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,504.45/2,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.39

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