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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.84, 2,969.69 and 1,207.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.84, 2,969.69 and 1,207.73 is: 1,666.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.84 : 2,969.69 = 1,207.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.84/2,969.69 = 1,207.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.84x = 2,969.69 × 1,207.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.84x = 3,586,562.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,562.82/2,151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.74

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