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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.77, 2,947.39 and 1,251.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.77, 2,947.39 and 1,251.35 is: 1,726.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.77 : 2,947.39 = 1,251.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.77/2,947.39 = 1,251.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.77x = 2,947.39 × 1,251.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.77x = 3,688,209.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,688,209.66/2,135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.88

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