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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.10, 2,967.33 and 1,265.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.10, 2,967.33 and 1,265.46 is: 1,746.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.10 : 2,967.33 = 1,265.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.10/2,967.33 = 1,265.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.10x = 2,967.33 × 1,265.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.10x = 3,755,037.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,755,037.42/2,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.45

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