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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.18, 2,968.71 and 1,395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.18, 2,968.71 and 1,395.12 is: 1,925.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.18 : 2,968.71 = 1,395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.18/2,968.71 = 1,395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.18x = 2,968.71 × 1,395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.18x = 4,141,706.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,141,706.70/2,151.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,925.32

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