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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.45, 2,967.99 and 1,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.45, 2,967.99 and 1,354.41 is: 1,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.45 : 2,967.99 = 1,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.45/2,967.99 = 1,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.45x = 2,967.99 × 1,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.45x = 4,019,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,875.34/2,151.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.45

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