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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.59, 2,967.94 and 1,206.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.59, 2,967.94 and 1,206.68 is: 1,665.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.59 : 2,967.94 = 1,206.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.59/2,967.94 = 1,206.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.59x = 2,967.94 × 1,206.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.59x = 3,581,358.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,358.76/2,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.29

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