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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.48, 2,967.76 and 1,266.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.48, 2,967.76 and 1,266.32 is: 1,747.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.48 : 2,967.76 = 1,266.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.48/2,967.76 = 1,266.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.48x = 2,967.76 × 1,266.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.48x = 3,758,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758,133.84/2,150.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.58

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