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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.74, 2,968.69 and 1,312.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.74, 2,968.69 and 1,312.14 is: 1,810.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.74 : 2,968.69 = 1,312.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.74/2,968.69 = 1,312.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.74x = 2,968.69 × 1,312.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.74x = 3,895,330.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,895,330.51/2,151.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.32

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