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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.25, 2,964.09 and 1,251.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.25, 2,964.09 and 1,251.88 is: 1,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.25 : 2,964.09 = 1,251.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.25/2,964.09 = 1,251.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.25x = 2,964.09 × 1,251.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.25x = 3,710,684.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,710,684.99/2,148.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.31

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