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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,128.69, 3,193.55 and 1,251.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,128.69, 3,193.55 and 1,251.75 is: 1,877.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,128.69 : 3,193.55 = 1,251.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,128.69/3,193.55 = 1,251.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,128.69x = 3,193.55 × 1,251.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,128.69x = 3,997,526.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,526.21/2,128.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.93

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