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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.52, 3,227.36 and 1,273.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.52, 3,227.36 and 1,273.60 is: 1,910.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.52 : 3,227.36 = 1,273.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.52/3,227.36 = 1,273.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.52x = 3,227.36 × 1,273.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.52x = 4,110,365.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,110,365.70/2,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,910.45

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