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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.29, 2,966.55 and 1,404.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.29, 2,966.55 and 1,404.01 is: 1,936.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.29 : 2,966.55 = 1,404.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.29/2,966.55 = 1,404.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.29x = 2,966.55 × 1,404.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.29x = 4,165,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,165,065.87/2,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,936.98

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