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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.29, 2,967.46 and 1,206.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.29, 2,967.46 and 1,206.18 is: 1,664.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.29 : 2,967.46 = 1,206.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.29/2,967.46 = 1,206.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.29x = 2,967.46 × 1,206.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.29x = 3,579,292.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,292.68/2,150.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.56

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