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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.18, 2,968.08 and 1,254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.18, 2,968.08 and 1,254.38 is: 1,730.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.18 : 2,968.08 = 1,254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.18/2,968.08 = 1,254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.18x = 2,968.08 × 1,254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.18x = 3,723,085.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,723,085.35/2,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.72

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