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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.32, 2,967.50 and 1,266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.32, 2,967.50 and 1,266.14 is: 1,747.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.32 : 2,967.50 = 1,266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.32/2,967.50 = 1,266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.32x = 2,967.50 × 1,266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.32x = 3,757,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,270.45/2,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.31

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