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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.09, 2,966.54 and 1,310.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.09, 2,966.54 and 1,310.52 is: 1,808.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.09 : 2,966.54 = 1,310.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.09/2,966.54 = 1,310.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.09x = 2,966.54 × 1,310.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.09x = 3,887,713.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,887,713.28/2,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.17

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