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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.28, 2,968.68 and 1,207.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.28, 2,968.68 and 1,207.10 is: 1,665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.28 : 2,968.68 = 1,207.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.28/2,968.68 = 1,207.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.28x = 2,968.68 × 1,207.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.28x = 3,583,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,583,493.63/2,151.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,665.75

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