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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.76, 2,967.80 and 1,489.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.76, 2,967.80 and 1,489.72 is: 2,054.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.76 : 2,967.80 = 1,489.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.76/2,967.80 = 1,489.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.76x = 2,967.80 × 1,489.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.76x = 4,421,191.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,421,191.02/2,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.69

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