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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.32, 2,967.50 and 1,521.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.32, 2,967.50 and 1,521.96 is: 2,100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.32 : 2,967.50 = 1,521.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.32/2,967.50 = 1,521.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.32x = 2,967.50 × 1,521.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.32x = 4,516,416.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,516,416.30/2,150.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.35

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