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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,091.32, 2,885.78 and 1,251.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,091.32, 2,885.78 and 1,251.91 is: 1,727.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,091.32 : 2,885.78 = 1,251.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,091.32/2,885.78 = 1,251.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,091.32x = 2,885.78 × 1,251.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,091.32x = 3,612,720.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,612,720.30/2,091.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.48

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