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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.23, 2,967.28 and 1,817.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.23, 2,967.28 and 1,817.63 is: 2,508.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.23 : 2,967.28 = 1,817.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.23/2,967.28 = 1,817.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.23x = 2,967.28 × 1,817.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.23x = 5,393,397.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,397.77/2,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,508.29

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