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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,137.26, 2,948.45 and 1,252.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,137.26, 2,948.45 and 1,252.67 is: 1,728.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,137.26 : 2,948.45 = 1,252.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,137.26/2,948.45 = 1,252.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,137.26x = 2,948.45 × 1,252.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,137.26x = 3,693,435.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,693,435.97/2,137.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.12

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