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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.10, 2,946.87 and 1,251.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.10, 2,946.87 and 1,251.66 is: 1,727.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.10 : 2,946.87 = 1,251.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.10/2,946.87 = 1,251.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.10x = 2,946.87 × 1,251.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.10x = 3,688,479.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,479.30/2,135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.54

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