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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.34, 2,968.89 and 1,207.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.34, 2,968.89 and 1,207.35 is: 1,666.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.34 : 2,968.89 = 1,207.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.34/2,968.89 = 1,207.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.34x = 2,968.89 × 1,207.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.34x = 3,584,489.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,584,489.34/2,151.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.17

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