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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.64, 2,968.08 and 1,206.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.64, 2,968.08 and 1,206.60 is: 1,665.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.64 : 2,968.08 = 1,206.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.64/2,968.08 = 1,206.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.64x = 2,968.08 × 1,206.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.64x = 3,581,285.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,285.33/2,150.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.22

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