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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.66, 2,967.36 and 1,311.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.66, 2,967.36 and 1,311.31 is: 1,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.66 : 2,967.36 = 1,311.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.66/2,967.36 = 1,311.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.66x = 2,967.36 × 1,311.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.66x = 3,891,128.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891,128.84/2,150.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.27

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