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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.13, 2,946.48 and 1,251.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.13, 2,946.48 and 1,251.69 is: 1,727.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.13 : 2,946.48 = 1,251.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.13/2,946.48 = 1,251.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.13x = 2,946.48 × 1,251.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.13x = 3,688,079.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,079.55/2,135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.33

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