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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,148.69, 2,964.33 and 1,252.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,148.69, 2,964.33 and 1,252.29 is: 1,727.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,148.69 : 2,964.33 = 1,252.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,148.69/2,964.33 = 1,252.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,148.69x = 2,964.33 × 1,252.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,148.69x = 3,712,200.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,712,200.82/2,148.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.66

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