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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.23, 2,967.43 and 1,205.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.23, 2,967.43 and 1,205.98 is: 1,664.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.23 : 2,967.43 = 1,205.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.23/2,967.43 = 1,205.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.23x = 2,967.43 × 1,205.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.23x = 3,578,661.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,578,661.23/2,150.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.32

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