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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.71, 2,967.62 and 1,266.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.71, 2,967.62 and 1,266.69 is: 1,747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.71 : 2,967.62 = 1,266.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.71/2,967.62 = 1,266.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.71x = 2,967.62 × 1,266.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.71x = 3,759,049.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,049.81/2,150.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.82

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