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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.43, 2,968.97 and 1,194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.43, 2,968.97 and 1,194.49 is: 1,648.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.43 : 2,968.97 = 1,194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.43/2,968.97 = 1,194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.43x = 2,968.97 × 1,194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.43x = 3,546,389.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,546,389.37/2,151.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,648.39

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