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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,135.95, 2,947.73 and 1,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,135.95, 2,947.73 and 1,251.82 is: 1,727.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,135.95 : 2,947.73 = 1,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,135.95/2,947.73 = 1,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,135.95x = 2,947.73 × 1,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,135.95x = 3,690,027.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,690,027.37/2,135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.58

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