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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.32, 2,969.48 and 1,207.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.32, 2,969.48 and 1,207.95 is: 1,666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.32 : 2,969.48 = 1,207.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.32/2,969.48 = 1,207.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.32x = 2,969.48 × 1,207.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.32x = 3,586,986.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,586,986.39/2,152.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,666.57

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