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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.03, 2,914.71 and 1,273

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.03, 2,914.71 and 1,273 is: 1,756.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.03 : 2,914.71 = 1,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.03/2,914.71 = 1,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.03x = 2,914.71 × 1,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.03x = 3,710,425.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,425.83/2,112.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.81

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