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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.82, 2,967.57 and 1,266.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.82, 2,967.57 and 1,266.30 is: 1,747.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.82 : 2,967.57 = 1,266.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.82/2,967.57 = 1,266.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.82x = 2,967.57 × 1,266.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.82x = 3,757,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,757,833.89/2,150.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.16

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