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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.27, 2,966.31 and 1,354.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.27, 2,966.31 and 1,354.55 is: 1,868.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.27 : 2,966.31 = 1,354.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.27/2,966.31 = 1,354.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.27x = 2,966.31 × 1,354.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.27x = 4,018,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,015.21/2,150.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.61

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