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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.02, 2,885.30 and 1,251.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.02, 2,885.30 and 1,251.54 is: 1,726.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.02 : 2,885.30 = 1,251.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.02/2,885.30 = 1,251.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.02x = 2,885.30 × 1,251.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.02x = 3,611,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,611,085.40/2,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.95

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