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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,138.56, 2,951.66 and 1,254.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,138.56, 2,951.66 and 1,254.56 is: 1,731.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,138.56 : 2,951.66 = 1,254.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,138.56/2,951.66 = 1,254.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,138.56x = 2,951.66 × 1,254.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,138.56x = 3,703,034.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,703,034.57/2,138.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.56

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