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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.09, 2,967.71 and 1,266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.09, 2,967.71 and 1,266.18 is: 1,747.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.09 : 2,967.71 = 1,266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.09/2,967.71 = 1,266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.09x = 2,967.71 × 1,266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.09x = 3,757,664.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,664.96/2,150.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.67

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