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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,151.90, 2,969.68 and 1,312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,151.90, 2,969.68 and 1,312.41 is: 1,811.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,151.90 : 2,969.68 = 1,312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,151.90/2,969.68 = 1,312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,151.90x = 2,969.68 × 1,312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,151.90x = 3,897,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,897,424.87/2,151.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.16

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