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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,152.14, 2,969.10 and 1,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,152.14, 2,969.10 and 1,266.54 is: 1,747.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,152.14 : 2,969.10 = 1,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,152.14/2,969.10 = 1,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,152.14x = 2,969.10 × 1,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,152.14x = 3,760,483.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,760,483.91/2,152.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,747.32

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