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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.27, 2,969.34 and 1,267.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.27, 2,969.34 and 1,267.35 is: 1,749.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.27 : 2,969.34 = 1,267.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.27/2,969.34 = 1,267.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.27x = 2,969.34 × 1,267.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.27x = 3,763,193.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,763,193.05/2,151.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,749.29

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