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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.16, 2,967.12 and 1,218.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.16, 2,967.12 and 1,218.48 is: 1,681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.16 : 2,967.12 = 1,218.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.16/2,967.12 = 1,218.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.16x = 2,967.12 × 1,218.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.16x = 3,615,376.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,615,376.38/2,150.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,681.45

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