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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.10, 2,967.41 and 1,265.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.10, 2,967.41 and 1,265.99 is: 1,747.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.10 : 2,967.41 = 1,265.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.10/2,967.41 = 1,265.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.10x = 2,967.41 × 1,265.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.10x = 3,756,699.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,756,699.71/2,150.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.22

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