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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.93, 2,968.74 and 1,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.93, 2,968.74 and 1,364.82 is: 1,883.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.93 : 2,968.74 = 1,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.93/2,968.74 = 1,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.93x = 2,968.74 × 1,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.93x = 4,051,795.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,051,795.73/2,150.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,883.75

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