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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.94, 2,970.94 and 1,195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.94, 2,970.94 and 1,195.80 is: 1,650.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.94 : 2,970.94 = 1,195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.94/2,970.94 = 1,195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.94x = 2,970.94 × 1,195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.94x = 3,552,650.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,650.05/2,152.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,650.14

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