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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.76, 2,968.07 and 1,266.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.76, 2,968.07 and 1,266.56 is: 1,747.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.76 : 2,968.07 = 1,266.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.76/2,968.07 = 1,266.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.76x = 2,968.07 × 1,266.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.76x = 3,759,217.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,759,217.57/2,150.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.86

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