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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.19, 2,950.02 and 1,252.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.19, 2,950.02 and 1,252.97 is: 1,729.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.19 : 2,950.02 = 1,252.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.19/2,950.02 = 1,252.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.19x = 2,950.02 × 1,252.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.19x = 3,696,282.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,696,282.87/2,137.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.51

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