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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.37, 2,967.17 and 1,854.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.37, 2,967.17 and 1,854.99 is: 2,559.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.37 : 2,967.17 = 1,854.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.37/2,967.17 = 1,854.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.37x = 2,967.17 × 1,854.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.37x = 5,504,061.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,504,061.40/2,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,559.59

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