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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.02, 2,946.39 and 1,250.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.02, 2,946.39 and 1,250.74 is: 1,726.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.02 : 2,946.39 = 1,250.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.02/2,946.39 = 1,250.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.02x = 2,946.39 × 1,250.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.02x = 3,685,167.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,685,167.83/2,135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.06

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