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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,150.94, 2,967.36 and 1,353.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,150.94, 2,967.36 and 1,353.78 is: 1,867.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,150.94 : 2,967.36 = 1,353.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,150.94/2,967.36 = 1,353.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,150.94x = 2,967.36 × 1,353.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,150.94x = 4,017,152.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,152.62/2,150.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.63

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