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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.91, 2,968.04 and 1,206.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.91, 2,968.04 and 1,206.64 is: 1,665.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.91 : 2,968.04 = 1,206.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.91/2,968.04 = 1,206.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.91x = 2,968.04 × 1,206.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.91x = 3,581,355.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,581,355.79/2,150.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.04

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