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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.43, 2,968.05 and 1,364.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.43, 2,968.05 and 1,364.32 is: 1,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.43 : 2,968.05 = 1,364.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.43/2,968.05 = 1,364.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.43x = 2,968.05 × 1,364.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.43x = 4,049,369.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,049,369.98/2,150.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.05

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