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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.20, 3,218.65 and 1,274.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.20, 3,218.65 and 1,274.18 is: 1,906.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.20 : 3,218.65 = 1,274.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.20/3,218.65 = 1,274.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.20x = 3,218.65 × 1,274.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.20x = 4,101,120.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,101,120.18/2,151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.43

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