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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.60, 2,968.02 and 1,265.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.60, 2,968.02 and 1,265.96 is: 1,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.60 : 2,968.02 = 1,265.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.60/2,968.02 = 1,265.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.60x = 2,968.02 × 1,265.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.60x = 3,757,394.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,394.60/2,150.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.14

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