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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.84, 2,946.39 and 1,251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.84, 2,946.39 and 1,251.50 is: 1,726.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.84 : 2,946.39 = 1,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.84/2,946.39 = 1,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.84x = 2,946.39 × 1,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.84x = 3,687,407.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,687,407.09/2,135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.44

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