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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.85, 2,968.08 and 1,193.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.85, 2,968.08 and 1,193.70 is: 1,647.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.85 : 2,968.08 = 1,193.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.85/2,968.08 = 1,193.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.85x = 2,968.08 × 1,193.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.85x = 3,543,003.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,543,003.75/2,150.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,647.25

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