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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.40, 2,967.50 and 1,218.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.40, 2,967.50 and 1,218.90 is: 1,682.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.40 : 2,967.50 = 1,218.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.40/2,967.50 = 1,218.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.40x = 2,967.50 × 1,218.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.40x = 3,617,085.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,617,085.75/2,150.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.05

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