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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.35, 2,969.15 and 1,267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.35, 2,969.15 and 1,267.14 is: 1,748.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.35 : 2,969.15 = 1,267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.35/2,969.15 = 1,267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.35x = 2,969.15 × 1,267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.35x = 3,762,322.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,762,322.40/2,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.82

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