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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.17, 2,948.64 and 1,252.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.17, 2,948.64 and 1,252.76 is: 1,728.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.17 : 2,948.64 = 1,252.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.17/2,948.64 = 1,252.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.17x = 2,948.64 × 1,252.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.17x = 3,693,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,923.50/2,137.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.42

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