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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,551.62, 2,138.73 and 1,271.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,551.62, 2,138.73 and 1,271.36 is: 1,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,551.62 : 2,138.73 = 1,271.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,551.62/2,138.73 = 1,271.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,551.62x = 2,138.73 × 1,271.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,551.62x = 2,719,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,719,085.08/1,551.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.42

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