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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.34, 2,967.44 and 1,206.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.34, 2,967.44 and 1,206.14 is: 1,664.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.34 : 2,967.44 = 1,206.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.34/2,967.44 = 1,206.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.34x = 2,967.44 × 1,206.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.34x = 3,579,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,579,148.08/2,150.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,664.46

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