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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.51, 2,969.58 and 1,404.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.51, 2,969.58 and 1,404.15 is: 1,938.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.51 : 2,969.58 = 1,404.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.51/2,969.58 = 1,404.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.51x = 2,969.58 × 1,404.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.51x = 4,169,735.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,169,735.76/2,151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,938.05

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