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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.06, 2,968.47 and 1,219.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.06, 2,968.47 and 1,219.50 is: 1,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.06 : 2,968.47 = 1,219.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.06/2,968.47 = 1,219.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.06x = 2,968.47 × 1,219.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.06x = 3,620,049.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,620,049.17/2,151.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,682.91

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