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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,134.95, 2,946.24 and 1,251.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,134.95, 2,946.24 and 1,251.27 is: 1,726.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,134.95 : 2,946.24 = 1,251.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,134.95/2,946.24 = 1,251.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,134.95x = 2,946.24 × 1,251.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,134.95x = 3,686,541.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,686,541.72/2,134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.76

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